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

back Elizabeth within three days? If she fails, we will punish her

"No way!" I refuted.

mother's disappearance.How could anyone

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

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

she had agreed to this mission so recklessly was that she was afraid I

smiled at me as usual and held my hand

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

go with you," I said

could tell she felt bad about my mother's

she didn't tell me, I could still

a kind-hearted and

a thing alone, so I made the decision

Jennifer's POV:

where

was really worried

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

found her,

Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere we

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

bit, I realized Anthony's

usually stayed in the royal

hadn't seen

who had the most motive to

was behind this, we didn't have any proof

up.We'll find her sooner

dangerous.I need

opposed

myself, and you should take

hand a reassuring

gentle kiss on

tiptoe and kissed him on

Then, we parted ways.

tip that Elizabeth had been spotted

a complicated

were many secret rooms within its depths,

if it really was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him to hide

I doubted the authenticity

was my only lead, and consequently, my

wandering around aimlessly, which was

was in

had to find her

royal palace and started