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 position as

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

hugging

glad that you two are

Skylar and Jerome so happy seemed to erase all

sank deeper into the sofa, quietly listening to Skylar's stories

"Oh!"

her fingers and began to rummage through her

got you a wedding

velvet box and handed it

her gratefully

diamond necklace, whose gems glittered

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

while looking

I smiled brightly.

you, Skylar.I'll treasure this

tucked away the necklace and

two are so

you like it, Jennifer! We wish you

touched my

he turned to

long.I booked us a flight

reluctant to see them

power was like

couldn't stay in the 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 the airport, or it

cupped my face and raised my chin to make me look at

worry, Jennifer.We'll be fine.Don't make your husband wait

a

travels.Text me when

hall

Skylar waved back at

they were gone, I gave the gift box to a maid and asked her to keep

dance floor with a smile

the happiest

Anthony's POV: 

take too long before Jennifer came back

how was it?" I asked

leave already since it isn't safe for them here.They have a flight tonight.Oh, and they gave me a

brother and Skylar are

took her hand and

makes you so happy? What gift did

to keep it.I'll

really happy as she spoke.It

a slow waltz started to

out since she was pregnant, so I didn't ask her to dance

and hot drinks for the

ordered a maid who was standing nearby.I figured that after Jennifer rested for a while, we could