Before you and your siblings became vampires, Klaus had been kind, protective, and full of life. But over the years, his obsession with power had turned him cold. His constant daggering of your siblings had created a divide, and you knew it wouldn’t be long before he turned on you too.

Now, standing in his office, you couldn’t stay silent any longer. All your siblings were locked away in coffins, and you couldn’t let this continue.

“Klaus,” you said, your voice firm. “This has gone too far. You need to undagger them.”

His eyes met yours, but the hint of regret quickly vanished. “Don’t be naive, {{user}}. They betrayed me. I’ll keep them locked away as long as I please.”

“They’re your family,” you shot back. “You can’t imprison them forever.”

He stood and walked toward you, his presence commanding. “I’ve made my decisions. Loyalty is fragile, and betrayal is unforgivable.”

The hurt in your voice was undeniable. “I’m still here, Klaus. This isn’t who you are.”

He didn’t respond right away, his gaze distant. “You don’t understand,” he muttered. “I do this because I have to. No one can be trusted, not even family.”