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.

able to abdicate my

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

laughed, hugging him

that you

happy seemed

sank deeper into the sofa, quietly listening to

"Oh!"

snapped her fingers and began to rummage

you a wedding gift,

took out a velvet box

gratefully and opened

necklace,

what do you think? Jerome and I went to a jewelry store and selected it ourselves.Jerome said you would like

the while looking

I smiled brightly.

you, Skylar.I'll

away the necklace

so good to

Jennifer! We wish you and

gently touched my head

turned to Skylar a

here for too long.I booked us a flight

to see them go.But I

like a ticking time

couldn't stay in the royal palace for too long.I lowered my head in silence as

you off at the airport, or it will cause a commotion," I said

my face and raised my chin to make

fine.Don't make your husband wait too long.You

a considerate

travels.Text me when

two left the hall hurriedly and waved at them

Bye, Jennifer!" Skylar waved

maid and asked her to keep it for me for

I returned to the dance floor with a smile plastered

the happiest day

Anthony's POV: 

Jennifer came back and joined me on the dance

was it?" I

and Jerome 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!"

brother and Skylar are so

took her hand and

so happy? What

to keep it.I'll show it

looked really happy as she spoke.It was

then, a slow waltz started to

want to tire her out since

and hot drinks for

figured that