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.

that there was

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

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

"No way!" I refuted.

clue regarding my mother's disappearance.How

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

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

to this mission so recklessly was that she was afraid

smiled at me as usual and held my hand

been worried sick about her.I want to find

with you," I said

could tell she felt bad about my

I

was a kind-hearted

couldn't let my mate face such a thing alone,

Jennifer's POV:

where

was really worried about

and with the kidnapping, I was sure she was

sooner we found

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

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

for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory made

in

hadn't seen many werewolves

the most motive to kidnap her

was behind this, we didn't

split up.We'll find her sooner

need to protect

opposed

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

Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze, and he

planted a gentle kiss on my cheek and

stood on tiptoe and kissed him on

Then, we parted ways.

split up, I got a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted

palace was a

rooms within its depths, which were indeed

was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him

doubted the authenticity

was my only lead, and consequently, my only chance at finding Elizabeth at

was better than wandering around aimlessly,

in poor

her as

the royal