The vampire nodded tersely, his eyes not leaving Phanuel. He was glad he wasn't on the receiving end of that power. Her promise to smite him if he reneged on their deal came to mind. Derek certainly wasn't planning on it.
His gaze moved to Penny now, inside the circle. It had been awful, seeing her look dead. His hands squeezed ineffectually into fists as he thought of Elfleda.