Comforting Rhythm

Katherine Pov

The heart rate monitor continued to beep, causing an eerie sensation in the back of my mind. Watching Jude’s unconscious body lie on the hospital bed broke my heart with every second.

Jade had wanted me to stay indoors, where he believed was safe but my thoughts would not deviate from how Jude was doing so far. The doctors say he is supposed to be awake by now but refuses to respond to the treatments. I couldn’t help but wonder if I was the cause of this too.

In the softly lit hospital room, I found myself by Jude's side, my eyes fixed on his motionless figure lying on the bed. The antiseptic scent of the medical facility surrounded me, a constant reminder of the chaos that unfolded during the ambush on our pack. The machines hummed quietly, underscoring the fragility of Jude's condition.

As I watched him, my mind swirled with guilt, each heartbeat resonating with the weight of responsibility. The bandages wrapped around his wounds told a tale of the fierce battle he e