Only core members of the Dietrich lineage could have this ability, and Matthew had always been the most amazing one. It affected all vampires by a wide margin, like a ruler's aura—imperceptible but felt in the blood.
Matthew nodded to her and sat nicely on the ground, drawing Isla into his embrace.
"You've tried so hard."
Isla smiled a little and leaned back against his chest reassuringly, wanting to enjoy his scent and the moment.
"I've only done my fair share, Matt. I can't remember everything, though. A course of 10 million years is too long to remember in a short time, so I'm not sure I've accomplished everything."
Matthew nodded to her, stroking her gently.
Although he had several things to tell her, he kept silent for now.
Instead, he pulled out the ability he had removed from his body and materialized it in front of him, in his hand.
How he had seen it when it came out was no change, but this one made Isla frown.
