The term "family" takes on a completely different meaning when refering to the vampires in Gomez's novel than the human families we are used to encountering in society. Gilda never knew a family in her human life as she was a slave on a plantation. It appears as though throughout the chapters, she searches for adequate substitute families in her vampire life. Examples of these include the women in the brothel in the first chapter, as well as the original Gilda and Bird, Eleanor Anthony and Sorel in the second chapter, Aurelia in the third, and Tonya and Savannah in the fourth. All of these people she has encountered have all played a part in keeping Gilda tied to earth because she loves them. Despite all of these people she met and felt close to, she did not yet decide to turn anyone into a vampire, and officially make them part of her vampire family.
In the most recent chapter, she meets a man named Julius. She is immediately enthralled with him, and they form a very deep connection. Although initially she is unsure about her intentions with him, she eventually decides to turn him into a vampire. She realizes that she formed a bond with him that will last an eternity. This vampire bond is even more powerful than the human families because of this longevity. Similar feelings exist, however, as it was evident how much Gilda and Bird care for each other. Bird and the original Gilda had very strong feelings as well. Family is the most important bond in human relations as well as vampire relations.
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