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

a

me.He promised that he would never imprison me again and that he wanted me to go back with him so that we

finished speaking, I held my

of thoughtful silence, Jennifer's calm voice sounded

with 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 to consider

"But, I—"

stuttered.I was a

Amelia. Why would he promise such a thing?" Jennifer asked gently,

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

She was right.

didn't even mention

held the phone tightly and

Jennifer was right.

much pain I was in thanks to the poison, I suddenly clenched my fists

by defeating him can

calm yet determined,

are right! I couldn't

my head

am I supposed

touch with Larry.Make him loosen his guard,"

I will," I

again.I promised him that I will meet him again if he contacts me. I think that might be a good

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

can drug Larry yourself the next

everything, Jennifer. Good

Amelia."

thought about what had happened

have the heart

used

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

this way could I repay Anthony and Jennifer

this was over, I could finally

Jennifer's POV: 

with Amelia, I told

opportunity will soon present

changing into his night clothes

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

about Amelia's conflicted mind, I