Bab 140: Chapter 140 - You are mine

Astrid tensed up again when she heard his question. Her eyes turned downcast, while an aura of uncertainty and depression began to emanate from her. She remained quiet for a little while, until finally, "I- I don't know," she mumbled. "I've been trying not to think about it. I know she's much more powerful than Sigurd, but…" 

Elora, who had naturally been listening to everything, quickly sounded in Erik's head. "I doubt he killed her even if he could." 

Raising an eyebrow, Erik questioned via their link, "Why is that?" 

Elora's answer came accompanied by a mental shrug. "Think about it. Although we can't be absolutely certain, there is nothing to suggest a third-rank vampire wouldn't turn into a ghoul just as much as a second-rank would. I'd guess it takes a little longer, but it would happen eventually."