Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 261

Jerome's POV: 

I could see that Skylar's eyes were shut, but I knew that she wasn't asleep.She still kept tossing and turning, sighing from time to time.She had been suffering because of her special power.

I couldn't help but feel guilty whenever I saw her like this.

After all, she must've been scared out of her wits.She had to protect her baby and me.

If I wasn't the Alpha of my pack, we wouldn't have been in such a dilemma.I gradually began to regret my position of power.

Skylar had to keep her identity a secret so as to not implicate me.But she was more important to me than anything else—my reputation, my position, and even my life.

"Babe, still having a hard time falling asleep? How're you feeling? Is your heart still racing?" I wrapped my arms around Skylar, trying to comfort her with my soothing voice.

"I feel a little better now.My heart is not beating as fast as earlier." Skylar opened her eyes and looked up at me, blinking tiredly.

"Get some rest, love.You'll feel better after a good night's rest."

I bent over and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"I'll be right here, next to you.Don't worry."

"But Jerome, I'm scared." Skylar held my hand tightly.

Her fingers were cold, which made my heart ache.

"I know, honey.Your special power will be exposed sooner or later.It's only a matter of time.Let's leave the Rainbow Pack before then,"

I coaxed her, stroking her hair gently.

"Even if Jennifer doesn't take over the position of Alpha, I just know there's a_ suitable candidate out there.Our pack has a lot of promising talents.Plus, Mr.Jones will be there to guide them."

"Jerome, I just wanted to say that you shouldn't do so much for me!" Skylar pulled at my sleeve agitatedly.

"I feel like I'm dragging you down.You've given up so much for me.I don't deserve it."

"I have sworn to Moon Goddess to always be good to you." I cupped Skylar's face and gently stroked her cheeks.

"I love you, honey.You're more than worth it."

"You're so good to me, Jerome.Thank you.I love you so much." Skylar's eyes twinkled with amusement until she finally burst into laughter.

"I'm sorry for always being a burden to you.But I'll work hard, I promise.I'll be by your side for the rest of my life."

"Don't say sorry.You never need to apologize to me, okay?" I smiled and pressed her hand to my lips.

Within the comfort of my arms, Skylar finally relaxed and fell asleep.When I was certain she was sleeping, I quietly slipped out of bed.I needed to go find Jennifer and ask her about her decision.

"Jennifer, Skylar is asleep.I wanted to ask you if you have thought it over yet," I asked bluntly the second the door to their room swung open.

"Jerome, I'll do anything to help you and Skylar." Jennifer sighed.

"But have you really made up your mind?"

"I have," I answered firmly.

"I need to take Skylar someplace safe.I can't see her suffer any longer."

"I see." Jennifer looked at me with a concerned expression.

"I'll deal with the matters of the pack, so you don't have to worry about that.However, I'm worried the elders won't agree to let me take over the position of Alpha.There has never been a female Alpha before, after all."

"Don't worry, Jennifer.If you want to become the Alpha of the Rainbow Pack, I will help you.You can become the first female Alpha ever," Anthony said with a smile.

I looked at him gratefully.I knew he was also doing this to help me.

"I'm really sorry, my dear sister, for transferring the burden to you." I hugged Jennifer, feeling guilty.