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.

was able to abdicate my position

"Anything for you, Jerome!"

hugging him

glad that

happy seemed to erase

deeper into the sofa, quietly listening to

"Oh!"

snapped her fingers and began to rummage through her

a wedding

box and handed

at her gratefully and opened the

necklace,

a jewelry store and selected

while

I smiled brightly.

beautiful.Thank you, Skylar.I'll treasure

tucked away the necklace and hugged Skylar

so good

it, Jennifer! We wish you and

touched my

he turned to Skylar a

us a flight for

reluctant to see them go.But I knew he

special power was like a ticking time

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

now.We can't see you off at the airport, or it will cause a commotion," I said

and raised my chin to make me look

be fine.Don't make your husband wait too long.You should

a considerate girl!

travels.Text me when you

left the hall

Skylar waved back at

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

floor

was the happiest

Anthony's POV: 

long before Jennifer came

was it?"

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

Skylar are

her hand and squeezed

so happy? What gift did they give

to keep it.I'll show it

as she

slow

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

desserts and hot drinks

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