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.

thanks to you I was able to abdicate my

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

laughed, hugging

just glad that you two are

happy

quietly listening

"Oh!"

fingers and began to rummage through her

got you a

a velvet box and

looked at her gratefully and opened

lay a delicate diamond necklace, whose

a

the while looking at me

I smiled brightly.

beautiful.Thank you, Skylar.I'll treasure this

tucked away the necklace and hugged Skylar and Jerome

two are so good to me.Thank

Jennifer! We wish

touched my head

he turned to Skylar

can't stay here for too long.I booked us a flight for tonight.We have

see them go.But I knew he was

power was like a

in the royal palace for too long.I lowered my

can't see you

my face and raised my

fine.Don't make your husband wait too

tearfully.What a considerate girl!

me when

as the two left the hall

Skylar waved

box to a maid and asked her to keep it for

dance floor with a smile plastered on my

the happiest day

Anthony's POV: 

didn't take too long before Jennifer came back and joined me on the

how was it?" I asked

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

brother and Skylar are

took her hand and squeezed

happy? What gift

keep

as

a slow waltz started

want to tire her out since she was pregnant, so I

desserts and hot drinks for

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