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.

approached her, wanting to wipe

she shrank

I didn't blame her.

even imagine how she must've felt, seeing me

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

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

explain, Linda suddenly grabbed Skylar's hand, tears welling

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

spoke, I could see Skylar's face getting

implying we really had sex! I narrowed my eyes

I'd

talked, the

she was

done babbling, Skylar

My heart dropped.

she was going to give up on

quit.You two can be together,"

only love you, Skylar." I looked into her

at me

Linda all the best.I hope you and

eyes were filled with

what

to stop her, but she shook me off

to end like this, Skylar.You're the only one

need" she said in a low,

don't want to get involved in your relationship.You three can live a

looked at me as a tear fell from the corner

though she was empty and hollow

the look of

waiting for a response, Skylar turned around and ran

tried to chase after her, but Linda stopped

her now, she'll only get

to

to wait for Skylar to cool

would she still take me

what should

my luck and go after Skylar.I

this time around, someone

Andy, who suddenly ran inside and latched onto

please don't abandon Mom.I want to be

held me tightly with his

him away, but I didn't

a child

as Skylar got farther and farther away.I was in

Skylar's POV: 

up my mind to leave Jerome,