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.

you I was able to abdicate my

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

laughed, hugging him back

that

Skylar and Jerome so happy seemed

the sofa, quietly listening to

"Oh!"

and began

got you a wedding

box and handed it

at her gratefully

lay a delicate diamond necklace, whose gems glittered under the

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

while looking at

I smiled brightly.

Skylar.I'll treasure

away the necklace and hugged

two are so good to

like it, Jennifer! We

gently touched my head and

to

here for too long.I booked us a flight for tonight.We have to get going

see them go.But

power was like a ticking time

stay in the royal palace for too long.I lowered my head in silence

and queen now.We can't see you off at the airport,

raised my chin

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

a considerate girl!

travels.Text me when

hall hurriedly and waved at them from

Jennifer!" Skylar waved

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

returned to the dance floor

was the happiest day

Anthony's POV: 

long before Jennifer came back

was it?" I

a flight tonight.Oh, and they gave me a beautiful wedding gift!"

brother and Skylar are so

her hand and squeezed

makes you so happy? What gift did they give

a maid to keep it.I'll show

as she spoke.It was

then, a slow waltz started to

dance with Jennifer, I didn't want to tire her out since she was pregnant, so I didn't ask her

desserts and hot drinks for

standing nearby.I figured that