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

she shrank

I didn't blame her.

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

scene to my beloved girl? Sadly,

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

explain, Linda suddenly grabbed Skylar's hand,

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

I could see Skylar's face getting gloomier

was implying

I'd rather

she talked, the worse the situation

was doing this

babbling,

My heart dropped.

going

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

I don't love Linda! I only love

glared at me and

best.I hope you and your

were filled

meant what she was

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

one I love.Please, give me a chance to

said in

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

looked at me as a tear fell from the corner of her

lifeless, as though she was empty

the look of complete and

a response, Skylar turned around

tried to chase after her, but Linda

now, she'll only get angrier.You'd better wait until she calms down,"

to admit

to wait for Skylar to cool

still take me

what should

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

around, someone else stopped

Was Andy, who suddenly ran inside and latched onto

abandon Mom.I want to be with

held me tightly with his

him away, but I didn't have the

was just a child

but watch as Skylar got farther and farther away.I was in

Skylar's POV: 

my mind to