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."

and soothing.She always

a deep

Larry was very gentle with me.He promised that he would never imprison me again and 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

speaking, I held

moment of thoughtful silence, Jennifer's calm voice sounded

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

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

he can't take 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 you the antidote this time? He's cheating

She was right.

didn't even mention the

phone tightly and

Jennifer was right.

in thanks to the poison, I suddenly clenched my fists

Larry's lies.Amelia, only by defeating him

very calm yet

couldn't think

hung my head in

supposed

Larry.Make him loosen his guard," Jennifer

I will," I

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

that sounds like a plan.Well done, Amelia.We're proud

magic medicine, you can drug

everything, Jennifer. Good

night, Amelia." Jennifer

the door, I thought about what had

didn't have the heart to drug

all, I used

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

in this way could I repay Anthony and Jennifer for

was over, I could finally live with Morgan in

Jennifer's POV: 

after my call with Amelia, I told Anthony what

opportunity will

his night

he has made a lot of progress in developing the magic medicine.We're so close to catching

Amelia's conflicted mind, I lay on