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 more to my mother's

down, and who else would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of the devil, Austin cleared his

to bring back Elizabeth within three

"No way!" I refuted.

single clue regarding my mother's

this bastard planning? Unexpectedly, as soon as I said that, Jennifer

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

that the reason why she had agreed to this mission so recklessly was that she

smiled at me as usual

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

go with

she felt

I could still

was a kind-hearted and strong-minded

let my mate face such a thing alone, so I made the decision to accompany

Jennifer's POV:

where should

was really worried

with the kidnapping, I was sure she

found her, the

do with Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere we would least expect."

behind this, then my mother's safety is guaranteed.He must've done this just to threaten

bit, I realized Anthony's theory

stayed in the royal

hadn't seen

who had the most motive

didn't

find her sooner that way," I

dangerous.I need

opposed

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

gave Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze,

a gentle kiss on my cheek

I stood on tiptoe and kissed him

Then, we parted ways.

got a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep within

palace was a complicated

were many secret rooms within its depths, which were

if it really was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense

doubted the authenticity of this

lead,

it was better than wandering around aimlessly, which was

in

had to find her as soon

inside the royal palace