Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Anthony's POV: 

After doing everything we could at the store, Jennifer and I headed back to the royal palace.

The elders already knew about my mother's disappearance.

They asked me to bring Jennifer back.

It seemed they wanted to make a fuss of things.

The truth was, Jennifer didn't have to come.

But thinking about how she was to be my wife, I figured it'd be good for her to face the elders better sooner than later.

Thus, I followed the request of the elders and brought her with me.

To my surprise, the elders seemed to be gearing up towards putting all the blame on Jennifer.

They insisted she was to blame for my mother's disappearance.

"It's Jennifer's duty to protect Mrs.Jones, but she disappeared right under her nose.She should take responsibility."

"Yes.Jennifer needs to be punished!" These elders were adamant.

"Jennifer didn't do anything wrong. She didn't know any of this was going to happen!" I defended Jennifer.

"Mr.Jones, there is a rumor that you are obsessed with Jennifer.Seeing you defend her like this, I think they're not just rumors.You still haven't found out what happened back then.Is this woman more important than your mother? You're slowly losing yourself!"

One of the elders spoke sadly.

This elder was one of my trusted confidants.

He had been supporting my fight against Austin.

We hadn't found out who had killed my father, and the elders had been asking me to investigate.

Even so, I didn't expect them to argue with me about this.

Since the topic was brought up, the other elders chimed in.

"Yes.There was a rumor that Mr.Jones has become indolent because of a she-wolf."

"I wonder what else Mr.Jones will do for this she- wolf?"

"So, do you really want to blame Jennifer for my mother’s disappearance?" I asked coldly.

I really couldn't stand it anymore.

Those old guys were so preoccupied with putting Jennifer down that they weren't even looking for my mother.

I narrowed my eyes in suspicion.

that there was more to my

must've been a ploy to shoot me down, and who else would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of the devil, Austin cleared his throat and spoke

ask Jennifer to bring back Elizabeth within three days? If she fails, we

"No way!" I refuted.

my mother's disappearance.How could anyone

as soon as I said that, Jennifer took a step forward and

you can't fulfill.I'll do it.They won't dare to hurt you as

this mission so recklessly was

at me as usual and held

deeply about your mother.I've been worried sick about

with you," I

she felt bad about my mother's

me, I

kind-hearted

face such a thing alone, so I

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should

was really worried about

condition wasn't great, and with the kidnapping, I was sure

found her,

with Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere we would

if he really is behind this, then my mother's safety

this for a bit,

usually stayed in the royal

seen many

one who had the most motive to kidnap

behind this, we didn't have

split up.We'll find her

it's dangerous.I need to protect

opposed to

worry.I can take care of myself, and you should take care of yourself too.What's important

hand a reassuring

a gentle kiss on my cheek and whispered,

I stood on tiptoe and kissed him

Then, we parted ways.

tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep within the royal

royal palace was a complicated piece of

within its depths, which were indeed suitable for

kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him to

I doubted the

lead, and consequently,

around aimlessly,

in

to find her as

snuck inside the royal palace and started