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.
"Don't worry about me.I'm here to help," Jennifer said with a relaxed smile.
"You just need to take good care of Skylar for me, okay?"
"Jerome, stay for a while longer.I just asked the waiter to prepare some food for us." Anthony clasped
me on the shoulder, and we shared a knowing look.
"How about some drinks, too?" I nodded and agreed.
Together, we all sat down at the table and chatted.
Since Jennifer couldn't drink, Anthony poured a glass of juice for her.
We had a good talk.
After a while, I stood up to leave.
"After Alpha Marlon's funeral, I'll go back to the Rainbow Pack to begin turning over the pack affairs to
you.Then, I'll take Skylar to a quiet place, where she can have the baby in peace." I voiced out my plan
to them.
"I wish you and Skylar the best." Jennifer smiled and raised her glass.
"Oh, and no matter where you go, you have to keep in touch with us.If you can't visit the royal palace,
we'll make time to visit you, wherever you are."
"Sounds good," I replied with a smile.
"Thank you, Jennifer."
Together, we clinked glasses.Outside the window, the moon and stars shone brightly as we finished the
last of our drinks.
Daniel's POV:
Our entire family were guarding my father's dead body in the church.Grace and my brother had been
weeping in front of the coffin.My brother cried loudly.
In fact, his cries echoed across the pews.He seemed heartbroken.
Hearing his pained cries made me choke up.He cried so hard.It seemed her truly loved our father.So
how could he have killed him?
"Devin, don't cry.I'm sure Dad wouldn't want us to be sad forever," I said to my brother in an effort to
comfort him.
"What do you mean, Daniel? I cry because I miss my dead father so much.You would never
understand how I feel.Actually, Daniel, why are you so calm? Aren't you sad? Our father is dead!"
Devin snapped.
"No, Devin, you misunderstand.I just want Dad to go to Heaven with ease." I didn't expect Devin to say
that.
"What the hell are you—" My brother was about to say something more, but my mother interrupted him
before he could finish his words.
"Hush, you two! How dare you quarrel in front of your father's coffin? Daniel, stop speaking.Devin, stop
crying so loudly anymore.Let your father leave in peace."
Despite her scolding, my mother's eyes were red and swollen from crying.
"But I don't think Dad will be able to leave peacefully when the murderer gets off scot-free!" As he
spoke, Devin shot Helen a vicious glare.
Seeing this, I immediately stepped in between him and Helen.
Even though he was threatening Helen, I could tell that my brother was just sad about our father's
death and wanted justice for him.
Perhaps he was not the real murderer.
"I won't let such a heinous crime slide.I can't trust Helen even now.After all, the perfume was hers,"
Devin shouted.
"Enough!" My mother looked unhappy.
"Devin, stop it.Helen is innocent.Besides, you don't have to worry so much because Mr.Jones and his
mate are looking for the real murderer.I'm sure they'll catch the culprit in no time."
At this, my brother fell completely silent.
Now that the church was quiet, I breathed a sigh of relief.I knelt in front of the coffin and looked at my
father's lifeless face.
'’Dad, please rest in peace,’' I secretly prayed in my heart, hoping that the real murderer would be
exposed as soon as possible.
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