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.

felt that there was more

and who else would plan such a thing other than Austin?

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

"No way!" I refuted.

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

planning? Unexpectedly, as soon as I said that, Jennifer took

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

reason why she had agreed to this mission so recklessly was

at me as usual and

deeply about your mother.I've been worried

I'll go with you," I said

could tell she felt bad

I could

kind-hearted and strong-minded

couldn't let my mate face such a thing alone, so I made the decision

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should we

was really worried about

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

sooner we found her,

of this has something to do with Austin.I

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

pondering this for a bit, I

in

hadn't seen

most motive to kidnap

was behind this, we didn't

find her sooner

dangerous.I need

was obviously opposed

and you should take care

hand a reassuring squeeze, and he

kiss on my cheek and

I stood on tiptoe and

Then, we parted ways.

we split up, I got a tip that Elizabeth

was a complicated

within its depths, which were indeed suitable for hiding

who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him to

the authenticity

I realized it was my only lead, and consequently, my only

it was better than wandering around aimlessly, which was what we

was in poor

her as

I snuck inside the royal