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.

out of bed and approached her, wanting to wipe away

she shrank away

I didn't blame her.

felt, seeing me

my beloved girl? Sadly, I found

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

the words to explain, Linda suddenly grabbed Skylar's

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

I could see Skylar's face getting

How could she say that? She was implying we

just making things worse! I'd rather

more she talked, the

wondered if she was

Linda was done babbling, Skylar shook her head

My heart dropped.

was going to give up on

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

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

glared at

all the best.I hope you and your newfound family will

were filled

what

stop her, but she shook me off as though

to end like this, Skylar.You're the only one I love.Please, give me a chance to explain everything!" I

she said in a low,

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

at me as a tear fell from the corner of

though she was empty

the look of

waiting for a response, Skylar turned around and ran

after her, but Linda stopped

get angrier.You'd better wait

much as I hated to

needed to wait for

she still take me back? I sighed

what should I

and go after Skylar.I was

this time around, someone

Was Andy, who suddenly ran inside and latched onto my leg, tears

abandon Mom.I want to be with you two

tightly with

him away, but I

a child after

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

Skylar's POV: 

today, I couldn't make up my mind to leave Jerome,