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.

was more to my

must've been a ploy to shoot me down, and who else would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of the devil, Austin cleared his throat and spoke

Jennifer to bring back Elizabeth within three days?

"No way!" I refuted.

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

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

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

this mission

me as usual and held my hand

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

go with you,"

could tell she felt bad about

she didn't tell me, I could

a kind-hearted and strong-minded

thing alone, so I made the decision to accompany

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where

was really worried

with the kidnapping,

found her, the

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

behind this, then my mother's

for a bit,

stayed in the

seen many

had the most motive to

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

let's split up.We'll find her

it's dangerous.I need

opposed

worry.I can take care of myself, and you should take care of yourself

gave Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze,

planted a gentle kiss on my

on tiptoe and

Then, we parted ways.

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

royal palace was a complicated

depths,

it really was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth,

the authenticity of this

I realized it was my only lead, and consequently, my only chance at finding Elizabeth at this

wandering around aimlessly,

was in

her as soon

royal palace