We were to return to Wick today, and at sunrise, I felt like a bulldozer had gone over my body. My night had been filled with stupid dreams, but I was surprised that I hadn’t dreamed of the galbro or even of Elgin. As I sat up on the bed, I noticed that my back was hardly aching anymore, Bonnie's remedy had its effect. The room was dark, not a ray of sunlight. Since I hadn't closed the curtains, I straightened up on my elbows and looked up to check... it was raining. The sky was dark and hardly gave any indication of brightening. I quickly packed my things and put them unceremoniously in my backpack. The vial of Bewitching was still on the dresser, but I didn't take it. It had caused me enough trouble. I got dressed and went downstairs with my bag. I entered the kitchen, no one. On the

