Frederick smiles, “Madeline  is very old as vampires go. She is possible 2,000 years old. I didn’t know everything about her past but do know she is very powerful. She has the abilities to bring back those spirits that interest her. I am her interest at the moment. She would destroy me in an instant if I step out of her grace. My allegiance is to her first.”<br/><br/>He strokes Marsha’s face, “you are at the beginning of your journey as a night creature and will be confused. Just be open to learning and didn’t cross Madeline”<br/>