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

and who else would plan such a thing other than

ask Jennifer to bring back Elizabeth within three days? If she fails, we will punish her

"No way!" I refuted.

regarding my mother's disappearance.How

was this bastard planning? Unexpectedly, as soon as I said that, Jennifer took a step

it.They won't

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

Jennifer just smiled at me as usual and held my

your mother.I've been worried sick about her.I

go with you,"

she felt bad about my

she didn't tell me, I could

was a kind-hearted and strong-minded

couldn't let my mate face such a thing alone, so I made the decision to accompany

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should

really

and with the kidnapping, I

we found her, the

of this has something to do with Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere

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

bit, I realized Anthony's theory made

stayed in

hadn't seen many

had the most motive to kidnap her

we didn't have any

her sooner that way,"

it's dangerous.I need to protect

opposed to

care of myself, and you should take

Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze, and he finally

a gentle kiss on my cheek and whispered,

stood on tiptoe

Then, we parted ways.

split up, I got a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep within the

a complicated piece of

depths, which were indeed suitable for

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

doubted the authenticity of

only lead, and consequently, my only chance at

better than wandering around aimlessly, which was

in poor

had to find her as soon as

I snuck inside the royal