She nods, even as she says, "Not what I would have preferred."

But the bitterness she used to have is gone. She's come to realize not all vampires (or daemons) are equal, and Matthew and some members of his family are more than acceptable.

In another time, she thinks something similar might have happened to Diana, to the twins. But not now, not with the family Diana has drawn around herself.

"I think she may have felt that way. She won't again." And after a pause. "I hope the person you know won't always."