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.

felt that there was more to

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

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

"No way!" I refuted.

my mother's disappearance.How

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

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

she had agreed to this mission so recklessly

me as usual and held my hand

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

with you,"

tell she felt bad about my mother's

didn't tell me, I

a kind-hearted

let my mate face such a thing

Jennifer's POV:

where

really

kidnapping, I was

we found her, the

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

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

this for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory

in the royal

hadn't seen many

most motive to kidnap her

didn't have any proof

up.We'll find her sooner that way," I

dangerous.I need to protect

opposed

you should take care of yourself too.What's

a reassuring squeeze, and he finally

gentle kiss on my cheek and whispered, "Be

will." I stood on tiptoe and kissed

Then, we parted ways.

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

royal palace was a

within its depths,

kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him to hide

doubted the

I realized it was my only lead, and consequently, my

better than wandering around aimlessly, which

was in

her as

inside the royal palace and