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 position

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

laughed, hugging him back

glad that you two

Jerome so happy seemed to erase

deeper into the sofa, quietly listening to

"Oh!"

snapped her fingers and began to rummage through

got you a wedding gift,

velvet box

at her gratefully

it lay a delicate diamond necklace, whose gems glittered under

a

while looking at me

I smiled brightly.

you, Skylar.I'll

necklace and hugged Skylar

so good to

like it, Jennifer! We wish you and Anthony

touched my head and

turned to Skylar a

us a

reluctant to see

was like

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, or it will

raised my chin to

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

a considerate girl!

me when

the hall hurriedly and waved at them

Bye, Jennifer!" Skylar waved back at

the gift box to a maid and asked her to keep it

floor

was the happiest day

Anthony's POV: 

take too long before Jennifer came back and joined me on the

was it?"

tonight.Oh,

and Skylar are so

took her hand and squeezed

so happy? What gift did

keep

happy as

slow

I didn't want to tire her out since she was pregnant,

desserts and hot drinks for

standing nearby.I figured that after Jennifer rested for a