At the question, her heartbeat sped a bit. She hadn't been certain if he would hold her to it. She realized how what a bad idea her promise had been. She didn't know enough. She hadn't even asked if it would hurt her.

But she should at least try to get more information.

"I have one more question," she said softly, trying not to betray her apprehension. "The power that Serena has over Tom, and the man who attacked me. Is it only that that a dominant human might wield over a willing submissive - or is there something more? Do you have the power to control people?"