"Be quiet.."
Someone whispered behind me, but I couldn't determine who it was. My ears were ringing; my whole head was throbbing and aching. I tried opening my eyes, but they were too swollen. The memories flashed back into my mind, and I started to wiggle and struggle.
"Shush! Don't make a sound; I'm getting you out of here!"
I felt like I should remember the voice, but I didn't manage to place a face or name on it. All I wanted was to sleep, sleep or cry. It didn't matter, I'd had enough, and right now, right now, everything hurt.
"It's Astor. I've placed a glamor shield in front of you; it will buy us some time! But don't make a noise!"
He whispered in my ear as he struggled to loosen my hands.
"The sound waves will disturb the shield, possibly break it. There! Follo
