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.

felt,

I possibly explain such a scene to my beloved girl? Sadly, I found that I couldn't

to myself, how much more

the words to explain, Linda suddenly grabbed

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

Linda spoke, I could see Skylar's face

How could she say that? She was implying we really had sex! I

worse! I'd rather Linda just

the worse

she was

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

My heart dropped.

like she was going

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

I don't love Linda! I only love you, Skylar." I looked into

glared at me

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

eyes were

what she

shook me off as though she was disgusted by

to end like this, Skylar.You're the only one I love.Please, give

in a

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

as a tear fell from the corner of

though she

was the look of complete

waiting for a response, Skylar turned around

after her, but Linda stopped

useless to talk to her now, she'll only get

much as I hated to admit

for Skylar to cool

still take me back?

should

go

around,

and latched

abandon Mom.I want to be with you

me tightly with his little

away, but I didn't

a

could do nothing but watch as Skylar got

Skylar's POV: 

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