Shifting the Scales

CARMILLA’S POV

I watched the vampire servants lift Lucius onto a stretcher, their movements careful and practiced. His face was still flushed red, his breathing shallow. The sight made my chest tight with rage.

"This is sabotage!" I turned to face the circle of elders. "Klaus orchestrated this entire thing. He took out my champion so he wouldn't have to face him in the duel."

Klaus's expression re