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.

of bed and approached her, wanting

she shrank away

I didn't blame her.

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

explain such a scene to my

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

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

don't blame Jerome.I don't want

see Skylar's face getting gloomier and

could she say that? She was implying we

was just making things worse! I'd

talked, the worse the

wondered if she was doing

Linda was done babbling, Skylar shook her head

My heart dropped.

looked like she was going to

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

Linda! I only love you, Skylar." I looked

glared at me

Linda all the best.I hope you and your

were filled

meant what she was

stop her, but she shook me off

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

said in a low, trembling

I don't want to get involved in your relationship.You three can live a happy life from now on.Without me, things will be less complicated.Jerome, we're

as a tear fell

as though she

the look of complete

Skylar turned

after her, but

her now, she'll only get

much as I hated to

for Skylar

still take me back?

what should

luck and go after

around, someone

latched onto my

want to be with you two

me tightly with his little

wanted to push him away, but

just a child

but watch as Skylar got farther and

Skylar's POV: 

up my mind to