"They really never did," Liliana sighed. "It's why I never wear my best gowns when going to vampire parties. Which is a shame, because otherwise Olivia throws the best ones. But there's always someone who decides to be a messy eater and someone else who thinks that just because I'm a human means I'm prey."

A beat, as she finished her wine, before she admitted, "Granted, depending on my mood, the latter can be fun, but still hard on my gown."