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.

always felt that there was more to

who else would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of the devil, Austin cleared his throat

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

"No way!" I refuted.

single clue regarding my mother's disappearance.How could anyone find her in three

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

it.They won't dare

that the reason why she had agreed to this mission

as usual

I care deeply about your mother.I've been worried sick about her.I want

I'll go with

tell she felt bad about

me, I could still feel her

kind-hearted and strong-minded

let my mate face such a thing alone, so I made

Jennifer's POV:

where should we

really worried about

wasn't great, and with the kidnapping,

found

do with Austin.I think he has

my mother's safety is guaranteed.He must've done this just

bit, I realized Anthony's

usually stayed in the royal

seen many

had the most motive to

even if Austin was behind this, we didn't have

up.We'll find her

need to protect

obviously opposed

of myself, and you should take care of yourself

a reassuring squeeze, and

gentle kiss on my

I stood on tiptoe and kissed him

Then, we parted ways.

up, I got a tip

was a complicated

many secret rooms within its depths, which

had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him

the

I realized it was my only lead, and

better than wandering around aimlessly, which

was in poor

find her

snuck inside the royal palace