When Vorden had asked that question, even if Erin answered truthfully, it would no doubt have more questions attached to it. Not only that, but the truth would also implicate Fex and Layla, those who were also vampires.
'I really don't want to keep lying,' Erin thought, 'But I don't know how he will react if he knows the truth.'
Vorden, meanwhile was wondering why Erin kept her ability a secret. Was she an Original like him? If so, then why say her ability was affected by a drug?
"I understand if you have secrets, I do too," Vorden said, then quickly added, "I'm sure we all do, but my ability is dependent on other abilities. I told you the secret of how my power works, I just want a little trust in return."
