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

would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of the devil,

Jennifer to bring back Elizabeth within

"No way!" I refuted.

have a single clue regarding my mother's disappearance.How

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

fulfill.I'll do it.They won't dare to hurt you

thought that the reason why she had agreed to this mission so recklessly was that she was afraid I would be

at me as usual and held my hand

I care deeply about your mother.I've been worried

go with you," I

could tell she felt

didn't tell me, I could still

was a kind-hearted and

such a thing alone, so I made the decision to

Jennifer's POV:

where

really worried about

the kidnapping, I was

found her,

Jennifer, I think all of this has something to do with Austin.I

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

for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory

usually stayed in the royal

seen

one who had the most motive to kidnap her was

behind this, we didn't have any proof to back

split up.We'll find her sooner

it's dangerous.I need

obviously opposed to

take care of myself, and you should take

a reassuring squeeze,

kiss on my cheek and whispered,

will." I stood on tiptoe and kissed

Then, we parted ways.

a tip that

palace was a complicated piece

within its depths, which were

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

I doubted the

was my only lead, and consequently,

was better than wandering around aimlessly, which was what

was in

find her as soon as

I snuck inside the royal palace and