you have it . Summoning in a nutshell . An ounce of caution and all that .”
“ My ears are still ringing ,” Garrett complained once they left the gym .
“ Yeah , but wasn ’ t that cool ?” Connor pointed eagerly to the still smoldering spot where the monster had once been .
“ I didn ’ t think so , but I ’ m glad you liked it .” Garrett put on a weak smile . “ He said it drank blood .” He wrapped his arms around himself . “ I think I ’ m glad I picked enchanting . It seems a lot safer .” “ Seems like a lot of studying .” “ Is the rest of magic not ?” Garrett asked . “ Just the runes are a whole new language . There ’ s all the Folk history , potion recipes , the monsters . How are you supposed to learn all that on top of , like , normal school stuff ?” “ I dunno .” He had never really thought about it before . The little magic Connor knew he picked up by instinct or by watching his mom . Studying never occurred to him because she never let him do it . Magic had to remain a secret . Well , not here . He laughed . “ Hopefully not by studying though .”
Later that evening , Connor collapsed into his bed , exhausted and giddy with excitement , yet within minutes he was sound asleep . It wasn ’ t long before he woke up in total blackness . The ground beneath him was rough and cold and not his bed . He rubbed his eyes , confused as to why he couldn ’ t see anything . Connor stood slowly , turning to look for something ,