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

plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking of

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

"No way!" I refuted.

don't have a single clue regarding my mother's disappearance.How

bastard planning? Unexpectedly, as soon as I said that, Jennifer

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

mission so recklessly was that she was afraid I would be

smiled at me as usual and held my hand

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

with you,"

she felt bad about my

I could still

was a kind-hearted and strong-minded

thing alone, so

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should

was really worried about

the kidnapping, I was sure she was scared to

sooner we found

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

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

a bit, I realized Anthony's

in the royal

hadn't seen

had the most motive

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

her

need

was obviously opposed

can take care of myself, and you should take care of yourself too.What's important now is

gave Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze, and he

kiss on

stood on tiptoe and kissed

Then, we parted ways.

got a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep within the

was a complicated

depths, which were indeed

Elizabeth, it made sense for

doubted the

only lead, and consequently, my only

it was better than wandering around

was in poor

her as

the royal palace and started to