[ He wants to say that she's lying. But speakers don't. Part of his wants to take this to Dracula himself, because whatever might trigger such an outburst is surely something he wants to avoid. He doesn't. He knows better than to come before Dracula with word of what he might be fated to do,knows better than to imply there's some force in the world more powerful than him.

He just holds Alucard. Holds him tightly, so that even though his voice doesn't betray any shock, Alucard can feel it. ]

The speaker has the right of it. Whatever happens, happens either here or with the hunting party. If it happens with the hunting party, your father is there. If it happens here, I'll protect you.