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

she shrank away

I didn't blame her.

felt, seeing me and Linda

my beloved

I couldn't explain it to myself, how much more to her?

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

Jerome.I don't want to

see Skylar's face getting

was implying we really had sex! I narrowed my eyes at

I'd rather Linda just shut her

the worse the

if she was doing

done babbling, Skylar shook her head

My heart dropped.

going to give

can be together," Skylar said to

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

at

all the best.I hope you and

eyes were

meant what

but she shook me off as though she

don't want us to end like this, Skylar.You're the only one I love.Please, give me a chance

in a low,

want to get involved in your relationship.You three can live a happy life from now on.Without me, things will be

me as a tear

though she was empty and hollow

look of complete

a response, Skylar turned around

chase after her, but Linda stopped

get angrier.You'd

much as I hated to admit

to wait for Skylar

would she still take

what should I

the end, I decided to try my luck and go after Skylar.I was really worried she would

time around,

who suddenly ran inside and latched onto

abandon Mom.I want to be with you

held me tightly with his little

to push him away, but I didn't have the

just a

Skylar got farther and

Skylar's POV: 

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