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

all must've been a ploy to shoot me down, and who else would plan such a

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

"No way!" I refuted.

regarding my mother's disappearance.How could

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

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

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

as usual and held

care deeply about your mother.I've been worried

with you," I

she felt bad about

me, I

was a kind-hearted and strong-minded

a thing alone, so I made the decision

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should we

was really worried about

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

sooner we found her,

all of this has something to do with Austin.I think he has hidden my

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

for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory made

in the

seen many werewolves

had the most motive to kidnap

if Austin was behind this, we didn't

find her

dangerous.I need to

obviously opposed to my

you should take care of yourself too.What's important now is

a reassuring squeeze, and

kiss on my cheek and whispered,

I stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the

Then, we parted ways.

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

a

its depths, which were indeed

was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for

doubted the

was my only lead, and

wandering around aimlessly, which was what

was in poor

her as soon

snuck inside the royal palace and started to