Revelation

Katherine Pov

My senses stirred as a tender touch danced through my hair, coaxing me from the clutches of sleep. Startled, I jolted upright, and my eyes widened in the dim light. There he was, Jude, with a warm smile playing on his lips. A rush of emotions swirled within me, and tears stung my eyes, mirroring the depth of his feelings.

"Katherine-" he began, his voice laden with unspoken words. But I couldn't wait; the surge of emotion overwhelmed me. I lunged towards him, my arms wrapping around him in an instinctive embrace. The solace of his presence enveloped me as I buried my face into the crook of his shoulder, muffling the sobs that welled up within me. The world outside blurred, leaving only the raw and unfiltered exchange of emotions between us.

His fingers traced the contours of my hair, awakening me from the embrace of sleep. Startled, I sat up, eyes widening to find Jude smiling down at me. Tears welled up as our gazes met, and before he could finish speaking, I launched