Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Amelia's POV: 

The second I got back to the royal palace, I rushed to my room and locked the door behind me.

What had happened over dinner with Larry made me incredibly restless.

What was I supposed to do? Larry seemed to have changed.

He was so gentle with me, though I had a creeping suspicion that he was just pretending.I shouldn't believe his sweet talk.

He said that as long as I went back with him, he wouldn't try to hurt Jennifer and Anthony.

If I was being honest with myself, I was hesitant; maybe if I went back with him, I'd be able to put a stop to all of this meaningless slaughter.

If my leaving with Larry could protect everyone, including Morgan, I was willing to sacrifice myself.

But I knew what kind of person Larry was.

He would most likely break his promise and go back on his word.

So, if I went back with him, he probably would've still attacked the king and queen behind my back, and maybe even kill Morgan.

After all, I knew he hated Morgan with a passion.I pressed my fingers against my temple and winced.

What should I do? Recalling Larry's thoughtfulness when he placed food on my plate, I felt more hesitant.

No, I shouldn't be deceived by his superficial gentleness.

He would never change.

He was a lunatic! 'Don't forget why you went out to see him in the first place, Amelia!' I tried to talk some sense into myself.

At a loss, I quickly took out my phone and dialed Jennifer's number.

She was smart enough to know what I should do next.

"Jennifer!"

As soon as the call connected, I called out her name agitatedly.

"I just met Larry.I don't know what to do!"

"Calm down, Amelia.Tell me everything."

was gentle and soothing.She always had the power to

took a

that he wanted me to go back with him so that we could live a good life together.He said that as long as I agreed, he would never hurt you

held my breath, anxiously

of thoughtful silence, Jennifer's calm voice sounded from the other end of the

the Love Curse, remember? He's nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing.I'm sure he said that just to manipulate you.He knows you're kind enough

"But, I—"

was a

carefully, Amelia. Why would he promise such a

changing tactics.If he really wanted to be good to you, why did he poison you? Why didn't he simply give you the antidote this time? He's

She was right.

even

the phone tightly

Jennifer was right.

I was in thanks to the poison,

only by defeating him

very calm yet determined, which reassured

are right! I couldn't think

my

am I supposed

keep in touch with Larry.Make him loosen his guard,"

I will," I said

him again if he contacts me. I think that might be

a plan.Well done, Amelia.We're proud of you," Jennifer praised

you can drug Larry yourself the next time

for everything,

night, Amelia."

against the door, I thought about what

be honest, I didn't have the heart to

used to

had no choice.I needed to do my best to lure

I repay Anthony

was over, I could

Jennifer's POV: 

after my call with Amelia, I told Anthony what had

will soon

was changing into his night clothes

Morgan about their progress.With the help of Roy and other wizards, he has made

I lay on