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.

there was

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

bring back Elizabeth within three days? If she fails,

"No way!" I refuted.

regarding my mother's disappearance.How could anyone

said that, Jennifer took a

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

this mission so recklessly was

at me as usual and held

about your mother.I've been

with you," I

felt bad about

she didn't tell me, I

a kind-hearted and

such a thing alone, so I made the

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where

was really worried about

kidnapping, I was

we found her,

of this has something to do with Austin.I think he has

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

pondering this for a bit,

usually stayed in

seen many werewolves

one who had the most motive to kidnap her

if Austin was behind this, we didn't have any proof to

find her

need

was obviously opposed

worry.I can take care of myself, and you should take care of yourself

reassuring squeeze,

gentle kiss on

stood on tiptoe and kissed him on

Then, we parted ways.

after we split up, I got a tip that Elizabeth

royal palace was a complicated

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

kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him to hide

I doubted the authenticity of this

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

wandering around aimlessly, which was

was in

her as

royal