Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jennifer's POV: 

When the song ended, Skylar and Jerome retreated to a corner in the hall.

Since Skylar was pregnant, they couldn't dance for too long.

"Honey, I think Skylar and Jerome had to leave the hall because others may recognize her,"

I whispered in Anthony's ear.

"I'll take them to the lounge so that they can rest while you stay here so as to avoid arousing suspicion." Anthony nodded.

"No problem.I'll keep the guests entertained."

Grateful that he was so easygoing, I stood on tiptoe and kissed Anthony on the cheek.

Then, I made my way to the corner of the hall elegantly.I shot a meaningful look at Jerome and Skylar, and they immediately understood and followed me discreetly.I entered an empty lounge, and not long after, I was joined by the two masked figures.

"Don't let anyone else in," I instructed the guard by the door.

"I need to talk to these two guests."

Nodding obediently, the guard immediately walked to the door and closed it for us.

As soon as the door shut behind him, Skylar rushed to me.

"Jennifer!" I threw my arms around her, beaming.

"I missed you so much!"

"Jennifer, how have you been?"

Skylar pulled away to look me up and down.

"And how's Anthony's mother doing? You must be tired from taking care of her."

My friend's concern for me was like a breath of fresh air.

I looked at Skylar's worried expression and smiled gently.

"I'm fine, and so is Mrs.Jones," I said, pulling her to sit down with me on the sofa.

"She's fond of me, so she doesn't tire me out. What about you? How's life on Rube Island?"

"Jerome has taken good care of me,"Skylar said with a contented sigh, shooting him a grateful look.

"I'm very happy there.No one knows us.Finally, I can be myself without worrying that other people will judge me!" I smiled.

Skylar's words made me feel genuinely happy, especially knowing what they had been through.Her special power had been a source of trouble since the beginning.

I was glad to know that her problem was solved.

"Jennifer, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known what to do.Jerome looked at me and said.Then he sat beside me and hugged me.

to you I was able

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

laughed, hugging him back

that you

so happy

deeper into the sofa, quietly listening

"Oh!"

began to rummage

got you a

a velvet box and handed it

her gratefully and

delicate diamond necklace, whose

and I went to a jewelry store and selected it ourselves.Jerome said you would

gushed, all the while looking at me

I smiled brightly.

Skylar.I'll

the necklace and hugged Skylar and Jerome

two are so good to

you like it, Jennifer! We wish you

gently touched my head and

he turned to

for too long.I booked us a flight for tonight.We have

I felt reluctant to see them go.But

was like a ticking time

royal palace for too long.I lowered my head in

Skylar.Anthony and I are king and queen now.We can't see you off at

my face and raised my chin

husband

nodded tearfully.What a considerate girl!

me

left the hall hurriedly and

Bye, Jennifer!" Skylar waved back at

gift box to a maid and asked her to keep it for me

dance floor with a smile plastered

the happiest day of my

Anthony's POV: 

came back and joined me on the dance

how was it?" I asked

had to leave already since it isn't safe for them here.They have a flight tonight.Oh, and they gave me a beautiful wedding gift!" Jennifer said

Skylar are so

her hand

makes you so happy? What gift did they give

asked a maid to keep it.I'll show it to

as she spoke.It was

a slow

didn't want to tire her out since she was pregnant, so I

drinks for

that