Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Caroline's POV: 

As the crowd gathered around, Austin reached for my hand and held it tightly.

Seeing all of these familiar faces, I felt a bit strange, as though I had been cut off from the rest of the world for ages.

The elders who used to smile at me raised their eyebrows and looked at me with disdain.They must've hated me to the core.

"Don't be afraid, okay? Whatever happens, I'm here for you," Austin whispered in my ear as he noticed my discomfort.

Moved, I looked him in the eye and nodded slightly.I would've been lying if I said I wasn't afraid, but...I could totally understand where their anger was coming from.

"Elders, how can I help you?" Anthony asked in a calm manner.

All of a sudden, the crowd burst into an uproar.

"Mr.Jones! Please explain why you've brought those sinners back to the royal palace?" an elder demanded angrily.

The rage in his voice made me tremble slightly.

It was finally happening! Ever since I found out that we were coming back here, I knew that the elders would be furious.

And they had every right.

Austin and I were sinners.

We shouldn't have been brought back here.I didn't know how to face all this, so I just lowered my head and stood beside Austin in silence.

Anthony's voice continued to ring beside me.

"Everyone, please calm down first."

"No! They're sinners!" someone shouted rudely.

"Mr.Jones, why are they here? I hope you can explain!"

"Yeah! Austin murdered our former king, your father.It was already merciful of us to let him live.How could you let him come back from his exile? Isn't it obvious that he'll form a rebellion and try to usurp the throne?"

I clearly felt Austin's grip on my hand tightening.Somehow, I plucked up enough courage to look up.

and the elders, there were also

me with hatred

inadvertently met the eyes of a noblewoman, she immediately scowled at

and cried, "And Caroline is a heartless bitch.She almost killed Mrs.Jones, the woman who took her in and loved her.She's in the same league as

me spitefully, I felt so ashamed that

just wanted to find a hole to hide

Jennifer suddenly took my other hand.When I looked at her in surprise, she gazed into

felt

comfort gave me courage.I gritted my teeth and cut

deserve to die.I'm

I spoke, I bowed deeply to

apologize as well.I didn't

Austin echoed my sentiments.

also bowed to them and apologized

The previous king is already dead!" An elder pointed at Austin and

back to where you come

Elizabeth suddenly boomed across

improper to quarrel like this.And you must know that it was my decision to bring them back." Anthony

reason.I hope you can all calm down first so that we can explain things

Austin back was because they saved our lives.Our boat capsized at sea.It was Austin and Caroline who risked their lives to haul us back to

that Austin and Caroline have turned a new leaf and grown to be kind-hearted.Moreover,

and mother, tears welling up in my eyes.I was so moved that I was at a loss

saved my mother and my queen.Their merits might be able to offset their sins and they can be pardoned for their previous crimes," Anthony said

to differ!"

discuss it with us first! You can't just forgive these two

couldn't help but steal a glance at Anthony.I had wronged him too many times.Did I really have to make things difficult for my brother again? I shook my head, secretly gritted my teeth, and pulled Austin

I shouted, "Please don't make things difficult for Anthony.Austin and I will

POV: I didn't expect that the once willful Caroline

was pale as a ghost, but

was totally different from the stubborn and domineering girl in my memory.I smiled gently.I was so glad that Caroline

always saw her as the little girl

have the heart to keep on punishing her, not to mention she had saved

know you're guilty, then get out

elders didn't buy it at all.Seeing their hostile faces, I couldn't

about her health and wanted to have a physical examination conducted, which was why we brought her back to the royal palace on such short notice.Rest assured, I wasn't planning to hide

meeting, we would never let them come back!" Primo wrinkled