Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jennifer's POV: 

Today was the first day of the training.

Carson only asked us to gather together in order to emphasize how important discipline was, and briefly introduce the content of the training.

Then, he dismissed us and told us to go back and get some rest.

After all, we had just arrived here today.

The formal training would begin tomorrow.

Although the trainees were dismissed, I had to follow Prince Anthony's order and stay behind in the training ground.

Skylar wanted to stay with me, but I persuaded her to go back.

With tears in her eyes, she took one last look at me before leaving reluctantly.

Everyone knew that I was going to be punished for being late.

All the other trainees left the training ground one after another.

Before leaving, Barbara shot me a gloating smile.

After the other trainees had left, Carson also left at Prince Anthony's instruction, leaving only me, the prince, and his two attendants in the vast training ground.

"Mr.Jones," I greeted, bowing to Prince Anthony.

"Have you realized your fault?" Anthony asked in a cold tone as usual.

"Yes.I shouldn't have come late.No matter what, I should abide by the rules.Since I broke the rules, I have to be punished," I replied respectfully with my head down.

"Good." Prince Anthony gave me a nod of approval.

Then, he pointed at the obstacle course behind him and said, "Your punishment is to pass through the entire obstacle course in thirty seconds."

When I took a better look at the area behind him, I gasped in shock.

On the wide field, there were so many obstacles, such as three-step piles, a ditch, a low wall, a high jumping platform, a single plank bridge, a high wall, and so on.

How would I be able to clear all of them in thirty seconds? It would only be possible if I grew wings and flew over them.

"What? Do you have any objection?" Prince Anthony asked, raising his eyebrow.

"No, not at all, Mr.Jones!"

towards the field, not daring

always meant what he said.It was unwise to question

further or tried to bargain with him, I would probably receive an even

one, I began to pass

Anthony stood by the side, personally keeping time

time I cleared the obstacles, it took

heard the time from him, my face

near thirty seconds! Prince Anthony started the

the

that it was a

and I gradually learned to clear the obstacles

soaked with sweat, which dripped down on the

shining high in the sky, and I felt

Anthony was here

for me to clear the

one minute, fifty seconds… I

last time, panting

dropped to my knees right there.I finally made it! After exerting myself for so long, I

limbs were numb, and I felt as if my

I must look

whole body was covered with

had just been pulled out of a

would be late after this! I couldn't go through such a torturous punishment

at me and nodded with

you tired?" I was

To me, it seemed like he was smiling.

cold-faced prince actually praising me? And was he caring about me?

tired. I can hold on," I replied

how exhausted I was, I

so close to me, I

be honest, he was the most handsome man

a rest."

to see my mother in the afternoon." Prince Anthony asked me to be his mate

surprised to hear that he wanted to take me to visit her.I suddenly felt

set of training clothes that had been given to me when I arrived here, the only clothes I had were the worn-out rags that I

I'd worn as

in front of Mrs.Elizabeth Jones, let alone as her son's mate.

to prepare clothes for you." 

the afternoon, I arrived at the seaside port as Prince Anthony

he prepared clothes for me to

into the beautiful court-style dress and gracefully circled around in front of