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.

always felt that there was more to my

me down, and who else would plan such a thing other

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

"No way!" I refuted.

my mother's disappearance.How could anyone find her in three

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

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

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

me as

your mother.I've been worried sick about

go with you," I said

she felt bad

I could still feel

was a kind-hearted and strong-minded

thing alone, so I made the decision

Jennifer's POV:

where should we

really worried about

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

sooner we found her,

has something to 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

this for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory

in

seen many

had the most

even if Austin was behind this, we didn't have any proof to back up our

let's split up.We'll find her sooner

it's dangerous.I need to protect

opposed to my

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

hand a reassuring squeeze, and

a gentle kiss on my cheek and whispered, "Be

I stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the

Then, we parted ways.

I got a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep

was a complicated

within its depths, which were indeed suitable for hiding

Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for

I doubted the

my only lead, and

around aimlessly, which

was in poor

had to find her

royal palace