Intimate Ambience

Jude Pov

My eyes slowly fluttered open, adjusting to the muted glow of the dimly lit hospital room. Confusion settled in as I took in the unfamiliar surroundings, a sterile scent lingering in the air. The soft hum of medical equipment added to the disorienting atmosphere.

As the fog lifted, memories crashed back into my mind like an emotional wave. The Luna ceremony, a choice Katherine made that stung my wounded pride. Yet, a deep love for both her and my brother remained.

The lightning realization struck me—the attack during the ceremony. Chaos unfolded as I tried to protect Jade, unaware of the unseen threat closing in. Claws tore into my neck and belly, searing pain echoing through my body.

The room spun as I remembered the sharp descent into unconsciousness, the world fading like a distant melody. My last memory: my brother's anguished cries for help.

Now, lying in the sterile room, the consequences of my selfless act etched across my body, I grapple with the harsh reality of sacr