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.

jumped out of bed and approached her, wanting to wipe

shrank

I didn't blame her.

imagine how she must've felt,

my beloved girl? Sadly, I found that

myself, how much more to her? Such an

Linda suddenly grabbed Skylar's hand, tears welling up in her

to do it! We were just so drunk.Please don't blame Jerome.I don't want to ruin your relationship.We just acted on impulse.Can you

see Skylar's

say that? She was implying we really had sex! I narrowed my eyes at

worse! I'd rather

the worse the situation

she was doing this

expected, after Linda was done babbling, Skylar shook her head and

My heart dropped.

she was going

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

I only love you,

Skylar glared at me

wish you and Linda all the best.I hope you and your

eyes were

what she

tried to stop her, but she shook me off as though she

don't want us to end like this, Skylar.You're the only one I love.Please, give me a chance to explain

said in

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

as a tear fell from the corner

as though she was

look of complete and

waiting for a response, Skylar turned

tried to chase after

get angrier.You'd better

to admit it, she was

to wait for Skylar to cool

still take

should I

I decided to try my luck and go after Skylar.I

this time around,

latched

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

held me tightly with his little

him away,

just a child after

Skylar got farther

Skylar's POV: 

mind to leave Jerome, because