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 to abdicate my position

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

hugging him

glad that you two

and Jerome so happy

deeper into the sofa, quietly

"Oh!"

snapped her fingers and began to rummage through

you a wedding gift,

box

her gratefully

it lay a delicate diamond necklace, whose gems glittered

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

all the while looking at me

I smiled brightly.

you, Skylar.I'll

tucked away the necklace and hugged

are so good to

We wish you and

gently touched my head and

turned to Skylar a bit

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

see them go.But I knew he was

like a ticking time

long.I lowered my head in silence as I escorted them to

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

and raised my chin

worry, Jennifer.We'll be fine.Don't make your husband wait too long.You should go

a

travels.Text me when you

hall hurriedly

Skylar

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

floor with a smile plastered on

happiest day

Anthony's POV: 

came

how was it?" I

safe for them here.They have a flight tonight.Oh, and they gave me a beautiful wedding gift!" Jennifer said to me excitedly with a happy

Skylar are

her hand and

makes you so happy? What

necklace.I asked a maid to keep it.I'll show it to you another

looked really happy as she

then, a slow waltz started to

to dance with Jennifer, I didn't want to tire her out

drinks for the queen,

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