Victoria could tell Vail was past caring about what his father thought of her and their relationship. Perhaps she could change his mind now she was one of them. Albeit not naturally born that way but she was a vampire nonetheless. Did that also mean Vail was now officially the Hygrace clan leader if his father was completely broken hearted to lead them with a clear head? Vail would be a capable leader and protector of his clan and she would support him best she could. Perhaps one day Victoria would become officially one of their clan members. It was all she could hope for.

She smiled as he revealed that he would appreciate her going with him. It suggested that he was still invested in her as a life mate, not just his personal squeeze but as someone he respected and valued the opinion of. This made her feel more appreciated by the vampire. He was not like any other man in society who did not feel the need for feminine support to take care of the matters of state. Perhaps in vampiric circles, females were seen just as strong and capable?

Victoria nodded lightly as Vail asked if she wanted to try to stand. She attempted to push herself toward the edge of the bed and swung her legs out to touch the ground. She had been changed into clean clothes by her mother, luckily. She wore a long lilac velvet dress befitting a Lady of nobility. She was a little shaky at first, planting her feet on the floor was slow and steady. She held onto Vail for support. She attempted to stand. Her leg muscles were still weak. As she slowly raised herself from the bed, she wobbled slightly. As she stood straight and thought she was stable enough, she took one step forward. And then her leg gave way and she fell into Vail's arms. She wasn't used to walking after her body was dead for a week. She sighed a little, she felt limited by her body. But she was determined to overcome this.