Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 271

Skylar's POV: 

After Anthony stepped forward in our defense, the elders finally compromised and agreed to let Jerome abdicate.

"Thank you, Jennifer.Thank you for supporting us."

I hugged Jennifer and expressed my gratitude as tears of relief welled up in my eyes.

"I don't know what I would do without you..."

"There's no need to thank me.I know that you would have done the same for me.Now that everything is settled, you and Jerome are free to go wherever you want."

Jennifer held me in her arms and comforted me with a smile.

"Skylar, sit down and finish your lunch.Don't forget that you're now eating for two people."

I nodded and sat down next to Jennifer and Jerome.

We had been so wrapped up in our discussion with the elders that we almost forgot about the food on the dining table.

There was still some tension in the air and so I avoided making eye contact with the elders.

"Jerome is so ungrateful! How could he abandon everything for the sake of love?"

"Yes.It's such a shame he isn't willing to set his personal interests aside for the Rainbow Pack."

I could still hear some of the elders bemoaning Jerome.

They weren't even trying to hide it from me.

It was almost as if they wanted me to hear them.

Unfortunately, I couldn't deprive them of the satisfaction of getting a reaction from me because I was infuriated.

Nonetheless, I had to admit that they were right.

It was because of me that things had ended up like this.

Did I do something wrong? Was I being selfish by letting Jerome ruin his future for me? As if he had read my mind, Jerome took my hand gently and said, "Don't listen to their nonsense.Skylar.You can't make everyone happy.We just need to worry about our life."

"Jerome..."

I held back my tears as I didn't want to be embarrassed in front of the elders.

I squeezed his hand tightly and whispered, "What if I'm wrong to insist on being with you.What if I'm wrong and I end up harming you?"

There were several elders eyeing us sourly, but Jerome paid no heed to them and pulled me in his arms.

"What are you thinking about now, silly girl? We love each other and that's all that matters.Don't be afraid.Life will bring many ups and downs, but we will tackle them together."

Jerome's words took me on a trip down memory lane.

We had once been separated because of Linda, but later we ended up together again.

Jerome was right.

We had gone through so many ups and downs and there would be more in the future, but nothing would stop us from loving each other.

I nodded.

Ignoring the resentful eyes around us, I tilted my head up proudly to say, "You're right, honey.We will be fine no matter what happens."

"Elders, please help yourself to whatever you like,"

Anthony suddenly said without raising his head.

Finally, the elders finally grumbling.

Everyone ate quietly and there was peaceful silence again.

After the meal, Tony suggested, "Miss Smith, why don't we set the date for your official inauguration as the new Alpha.In the meantime, we'll need a few days to prepare."

"I will abdicate immediately." Jerome smiled at everyone.

Jennifer nodded and said, "Then let's set the ceremony for the day after tomorrow.We can inform the werewolves of the whole pack and hand over the pack affairs tomorrow."

"We will all follow your arrangements."

The elders nodded in agreement.

Even Jacob, who had been dissatisfied with Jennifer, didn't say anything more.

At long last, I heaved a deep sigh of relief.

After the elders left, Jerome and I decided to go back to our room and get some rest.

The discussion had left us exhausted and we needed to unwind.

"We'll be heading back too, Skylar.Get some rest and don't worry about anything else."

Jennifer came to me and hugged me.

"Everything will be fine.Remember to pack up everything you need before leaving the Rainbow Pack.Let us know if you need anything.Take care of yourself and the baby."