Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jerome's POV: 

I slowly peeled my eyes open and woke to find myself in my room.

But to my surprise, when I turned my head, I saw Linda lying next to me, naked.

What the hell? Why on earth were we naked? Did I sleep with Linda last night? I sat bolt upright, eyes wide with shock.

No, this wasn't possible.

I loved Skylar and my body was only ever drawn to her.

Was I actually drunk enough to mistake Linda for Skylar? If Skylar saw me and Linda in bed like this, she would definitely break up with me.

I pressed my fingers against my temples and tried to recall the events of last night.

However, the last thing I could remember was drinking with Skylar and then being sent back to my room.

I had no memory of Linda coming inside my room.

Linda was crying right now.

No matter how I tried to comfort her, it didn't work.

She kept sobbing over our past, which upset me.

If we really had sex last night, then I didn't know how I could possibly face Skylar.

Would she forgive me? No.

If I really had sex with Linda last night, then I had no right to ask for Skylar's forgiveness.

I was spiraling, so I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

I needed to think.

How on earth did I get into this situation? Maybe things weren't as bad as I thought.

What if this was all part of Linda's scheme? I didn't really trust her these days.

Maybe she just wanted me to believe that we had sex to rope me into being responsible for her.

If that was the case, then I could figure out a way to maneuver out of this sticky situation.

But before I could interrogate Linda, the door suddenly opened.

Skylar stepped inside and our eyes met.

In that moment, I knew I was doomed.

Skylar's eyes were red and puffy from crying.

My heart broke.

bed and approached her, wanting to wipe away

she shrank

I didn't blame her.

felt, seeing me and Linda naked in

possibly explain such a scene to my

to myself, how much more to her? Such an incriminating scene

find the words to explain, Linda suddenly grabbed Skylar's

We were just so drunk.Please don't blame Jerome.I don't want to ruin your relationship.We

Linda spoke, I could see Skylar's

She was implying we

I'd rather Linda

the worse the

wondered if she was doing

done babbling,

My heart dropped.

like she was going to give

Linda.Stop crying.I quit.You two can be together," Skylar said to

love you, Skylar." I looked into her eyes

at me and

you and Linda all the best.I hope you and your newfound family will

eyes were filled

meant what

shook me off as

this, Skylar.You're the only one I love.Please, give me a chance to

said in

don't want to get involved in your relationship.You three can live a happy life from now on.Without

tear fell from the corner of

were lifeless, as though she was empty and hollow

was the look of complete and

response, Skylar turned around and

chase after

only get angrier.You'd better wait until she calms down," she

I hated to admit it, she was

to wait for Skylar to

she still take me

should

and go after Skylar.I was really worried she would give

this time around, someone else stopped

inside and latched onto my leg, tears

please don't abandon Mom.I want to be with

held me tightly

away, but

a child after

Skylar got farther and

Skylar's POV: 

my mind to leave Jerome, because I loved him