Of course that would be because vampires can do very little harm to a preternatural, seeing as they become quite human at one's touch, but Alexia was not about the explain that. It was a secret she kept well guarded, even from her friends and family.

"I suppose I have just become so used to their presence that a few troublesome vampires will not ruin my view on their race as a whole," she told him, sounding quite convincing. "Of course, as long as I have my parasol at my side I am prepared to defend myself. I admit, my abduction was frightening for a moment or two."