Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jerome's POV: 

Looking into Skylar's fearful yet determined eyes, I felt like someone smashed my heart into countless tiny pieces.

My Skylar! I couldn't believe she was actually offering to face the vampire king herself.

"Skylar, I'm sorry but I can't let you do that.It's too dangerous!"

I threw my arms around her and hugged her tightly, as though I was scared she would somehow slip away from me right then and there.I couldn't bear the thought of Skylar being taken away by Aldrich, the vampire king.

Without Skylar, living in this world would have no meaning.

"Jerome, I know you feel bad for me, but think about everyone else.The whole kingdom is innocent and I don't want to stand by and watch as they suffer because of me.If my sacrifice can bring peace, then I'm willing to take my chances with Aldrich."

Skylar forced a smile, despite the tears that were rolling down her cheeks.

"Jerome, I was brought up by werewolves after all.I don't want to be selfish and betray them."

It hurt too much to look at her so I shut my eyes tight.

"I know you're right, Skylar, but I love you.I can't bear to see you sacrifice yourself like this."

Skylar stood on tiptoe and kissed me on the forehead gently.

"But Jerome, we should be willing to make sacrifices for those we love, shouldn't we? You, Jennifer, Anthony, and our friends are the most important people in my life.I don't want werewolves to suffer from the war, and I don't want to give Jennifer a hard time either."

Oh, my God! In this moment, it was as though Skylar was a goddess cursed to live on a mortal world.Her kindness was radiant, and I could tangibly feel it wash over me like a cleansing wave.

She was such a good person, and she made up her mind.

Did I have the heart to stop her out of my selfish love for her? And would she be happy if I stopped her? No, I Knew Skylar wouldn't be happy.

"Skylar, you're right.I respect your decision, but give me some time.I don't think I can handle you leaving so soon."

I took a deep breath and spoke with difficulty.

Skylar threw her arms around my neck and looked up at me with tears in her eyes.

"Jerome, thank you.You are the most considerate husband ever."

I shook my head and took Skylar's hand.

Together, we walked back to the bedroom.

"Well, let me talk to Jennifer about your decision.You just got off a roller- coaster of emotions, so you should rest now.Tell me if you need anything, okay?"

As I spoke, I tucked her into bed and planted a kiss on her cheek.

"Okay, Jerome.Thank you."

Skylar smiled sweetly.

happens, I'll be

wordlessly, afraid that if I spoke, I'd burst into tears.I turned around, quickly left the bedroom, and retrieved my phone downstairs.My phone was still on the table in

terminated, but the tap was still

heavily, I turned off the tap and dialed

said hoarsely when the

found that I didn't

just now.Skylar found out, didn't

"Yeah."

while, trying to suppress the sadness in

have a talk with the

was Jennifer's turn to fall silent.She had probably guessed that this

see," she murmured after a

Anthony first.We won't let Skylar go

it came to vampires, I wasn't

we didn't have any other way, then the king and queen of the Osman Kingdom

of you.I'll

goodbye from Jennifer, I hung up

out some slices of cake on a plate and headed upstairs.As I expected, Skylar was

Here, I brought you something to help you forget about

I told her what Jennifer had said on

wait on their decision and won't act on impulse.But if I'm needed, I'll

at me

affectionately and gently wiped the smudge of icing

plate aside and began to sing her

sleep, my dear

Skylar’s back gently.She closed her eyes

Jennifer's POV: 

day that Elizabeth and I were to visit

I sat down to eat breakfast with Anthony.I didn't want to take up much of

honey? Take your time," Anthony teased me when he saw me gobble

I smiled shamefacedly.

just, I have something to tell

his eyebrows, and I quickly finished my sandwich.I swallowed

Skylar overheard our conversation and offered to negotiate with the

can't say I'm surprised," Anthony

felt the same way.Skylar's always been a considerate girl.I knew she wouldn't have the heart to see innocent werewolves suffer

and pursed my lips

put herself out there for us, it's too risky.I hope we can come up

understand where you're coming from, Jennifer, and don't worry.I won't let Skylar face the vampire king alone unless absolutely necessary.I'll ask my men to continue

I nodded.