“We vampires are selfish creatures.” Marsilia completed it by saying, “It is the only reason vampires haven’t taken over the world.” Bonarata said, “Stefan is the only vampire I know who never was tied to his Master by magic-driven obedience. I myself destroyed my maker when I decided what I wanted to become. I could not afford to have someone who I would have a hard time refusing.” Wulfe had been Bonarata’s maker.