" Mikhail's voice resonated with power, yet for her there was a soothing gentleness. Mikhail did not take his eyes from the vampire, holding him helpless with his mind alone. So great was his fury, he hardly required Gregori's mind merge to assist him. One by one the Carpathian males materialized, their faces masks of condemnation. Raven could feel the human couple's terror rising, approaching near madness. She staggered to them, wrapping her arms protectively around Monique. "He will save us," she whispered to them. "He is like the other," Alexander rasped hoarsely. "No, he is good. He will save us." Raven stated the truth simply, with great conviction. , Gregori said for Mikhail's ears alone, earning him a quick, dark glare. Saving his retort for later, Mikhail released the vampire."