I didn't realize how badly I had drained myself. I now understood Annie's lessons so much better than I had when she taught it to me. Having experienced the Quiet and the recovery period afterwards, I now knew why witches and warlocks were so sensitive about their power sources and what kind of magic they worked and why the more taxing magic cost so much more to do. I also understood clearly now why the draw of dark magic was there and how it could become addicting. It was convienent and easy. A fast path to amass power. I would be more careful in the future.
It was over three days before I could move. My only source of connection to anyone was through my bond with Saga. Because of that I was able to talk to Rusten. He would relay information to Alastair. I have to admit, Alastair was a g
