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

been a ploy to shoot me down, and who else would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking

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

"No way!" I refuted.

my mother's disappearance.How could anyone

on earth was this bastard planning? Unexpectedly, as soon as I said

don't take on a mission you can't fulfill.I'll do it.They won't dare

agreed to this mission so recklessly

me as usual and held

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

I'll go with you," I

she felt bad about my

I could still feel

was a kind-hearted and

mate face such a thing alone, so

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should

really worried

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

found

all of this has something to do with Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere we

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

pondering this for a bit,

in the

seen many werewolves

one who had the most motive to kidnap her

even if Austin was behind this, we didn't

her sooner that way,"

need

obviously opposed to my

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

reassuring squeeze, and

on my

will." I stood on tiptoe and kissed

Then, we parted ways.

split up, I got a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep within the

was a

secret rooms within its depths, which were indeed suitable for

who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for

doubted the authenticity of

on second thought, I realized it was my only lead, and consequently, my only chance at

it was better than wandering around

was in poor

to find her

the royal