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

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

within three days? If she fails, we will punish her

"No way!" I refuted.

mother's disappearance.How could anyone find her

Unexpectedly, as soon as I said that,

do it.They won't dare to hurt you as long

agreed to this mission so recklessly was that

smiled at me as

your mother.I've been worried

with you," I said

tell she felt

me, I could

a kind-hearted and strong-minded

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

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should

was really

condition wasn't great, and with the kidnapping, I was sure she was scared

we found her, the

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

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

this for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory made

stayed in the royal

hadn't seen many werewolves

one who had the most motive to kidnap her was

was behind this, we didn't have

her sooner that way,"

dangerous.I need

opposed to

you should take care of

gave Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze, and

planted a gentle kiss on

stood on tiptoe and kissed him

Then, we parted ways.

split up, I got a tip that Elizabeth had

palace was a complicated piece of

many secret rooms within its depths, which were indeed suitable

Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense

I doubted the authenticity of this

second thought, I realized it was my only lead, and consequently, my only chance at finding

better than wandering around aimlessly, which was what we were

in

had to find her as soon

the royal palace and started