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.

was more to my mother's

would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of the devil, Austin

to bring back Elizabeth within three days? If she

"No way!" I refuted.

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

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

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

reason why she had agreed to this mission so recklessly was

as usual and

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

I'll go with you,"

tell she felt bad

tell me, I could still

was a kind-hearted

such a thing alone, so I made the

Jennifer's POV:

where

was really worried about

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

sooner we found her,

do with Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere

he really is behind this, then my mother's safety is guaranteed.He must've

bit, I realized Anthony's

in the royal

hadn't seen many

most

behind this, we didn't have any proof to back up our

split up.We'll find her sooner that way," I

it's dangerous.I need to protect

obviously opposed

care of myself, and you should take care of

gave Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze, and he

planted a gentle kiss on my cheek

stood on tiptoe and kissed him

Then, we parted ways.

tip that Elizabeth had been spotted

palace was a

were many secret rooms within its depths, which were indeed suitable

was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it

the authenticity

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

was better than wandering around aimlessly, which was what

in

to find her

I snuck inside the royal palace