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.

and approached her, wanting to wipe away her

she shrank away

I didn't blame her.

couldn't even imagine how she must've felt, seeing me and

possibly explain such a scene to my beloved girl? Sadly, I found

it to myself, how much more to her? Such an

words to explain, Linda suddenly grabbed Skylar's hand, tears welling up in

don't blame Jerome.I don't want to ruin your

see Skylar's face getting gloomier

was implying we really had

just making things worse! I'd rather

more she talked, the worse the

if she was doing this on

expected, after Linda was done babbling, Skylar shook

My heart dropped.

going to

two can be

only love you, Skylar." I looked

at me

all the best.I hope

eyes were

meant what she was

she shook me off

like this, Skylar.You're the only one

said in a low, trembling

three can live a happy life from now on.Without me,

at me as a tear

though she was empty and

of complete

response, Skylar turned around

after her, but Linda stopped

get angrier.You'd better wait

to admit it, she was

for

would she still take

what should I

to try my luck and go after Skylar.I was really worried she would give up on

time around, someone

inside and latched onto my leg, tears streaming down his

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

me tightly with

to push him away, but I

was just a child after

but watch as Skylar got farther and farther

Skylar's POV: 

couldn't make up my mind to leave Jerome, because I loved him too