That's why they took her - Karin, I mean. Her blood. He damned blood is a magic tonic, of sorts. The "Psyche," it's called. A miracle that appears in the vampires darkest hours.

[ and Elda... loses her temper. She hits not Luca this time, but the bedpost. It actually cracks from the impact, but Elda's knuckles are bloodied. ]

And that's supposed to be worth my granddaughter?!