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.

the aristocrats and the elders, there were

them glared at me with hatred in their

the eyes of

almost killed Mrs.Jones, the woman who took her

I felt so

complete loss and just wanted to find

Jennifer suddenly took my other hand.When I looked at her in

I felt

silent comfort gave me courage.I gritted my teeth and cut those curses

all my fault! I deserve to die.I'm

I

well.I

Austin echoed my sentiments.

to them and apologized

is already dead!" An elder pointed at Austin and me

back to where

suddenly boomed

improper to quarrel like this.And you must know that it was my decision to

she had a good reason.I hope you can all calm down

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

leaf and grown to be kind-hearted.Moreover, Alice needs the care of her own mother and

in my eyes.I

queen.Their merits might be able to offset their sins and they can be pardoned for their previous

to differ!" an

you should've held a meeting with the elders to discuss it with us first! You can't just forgive these two evildoers so quickly!" an elder said, his voice filled with emotion.Seeing that everyone was

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

"Please don't make things difficult for Anthony.Austin and I will leave right

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

a ghost, but her expression

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

always saw her as

keep on punishing

you know you're guilty, then get out of here!

didn't buy it

mother.She was worried about her health and wanted to have a physical examination conducted, which was why we brought her back to the royal palace

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