Lady Crest was surprised at Lady Macey’s silver tongue with regards to the Lord and Lady Hygrace. Sylvie gave Victoria more insider details that made her understand the dynamics of their clan a lot more. Was Lady Katherine really that much of a meek woman that she never challenged her husband at all? Were that how wives are supposed to act? She saw an opportunity to chip away at Katherine, the weaker of the couple, to get her on her side and help persuade Peter that Victoria was the right woman for their son. Or at least accept Vail’s decision of choosing her. If he didn’t then he risked losing his son altogether. 

Victoria sighed as Sylvia explained her disadvantage even as a vampire fledgling. Peter would never be happy because she wasn’t a born vampire. She couldn’t keep fighting Peter’s mindset forever. Eventually it would drain her of all energy. Although Sylvie did not offer any words of comfort, she told her straight and didn’t dance around the subject. Which Victoria was grateful for. She thought about her words about a vampire’s sexual drive being much lower, although she didn’t see how easily Victoria could seduce Lord Vail Hygrace. However, that was when she had the sweetest most irresistible blood. 

At the thought of planning children, Victoria looked down sadly. If Peter wouldn’t accept her, then what chance was there for him to accept any of her future children with Vail? “Perhaps…Vail and I having any children is not a good idea…” She stated and finished her tea, then set her cup down delicately. “I do like these little talks with you Sylvie. Your words are refreshing and direct. However, I think I will retire for the evening. It’s been…a trying day.” She stood up with the added grace of being a vampire. “Do stay up as long as you wish. I am sure my brother would keep you company. I noticed you took a little bit of a shine to him.” She smirked playfully before bowing on her departure and venturing indoors.

She came across the men chatting away, to say her goodnights. “Gentleman.” She curtseyed politely as she addressed them all. “I am retiring for the eve. I bid you all a goodnight.” She glanced at her brother and his father, who nodded and repeated their goodnights. She then turned her gaze toward Vail himself, her new deep purple pools glinting in the candlelight. “Vail, do you wish to join me or shall you be staying here?” She asked gently as she wasn’t expecting or demanding him to go to bed with her but rather asked what [i]he[/i] wanted to do.