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

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.

single clue regarding my mother's disappearance.How could anyone find her

as I said that, Jennifer took a step forward and said clearly, "So be

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

this mission so

me as usual

mother.I've been worried sick

with you," I

she felt

I could still feel

a kind-hearted

couldn't let my mate face such a thing alone, so I made the decision to

Jennifer's POV:

where

was really worried

and with the kidnapping, I was sure she

we found her,

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

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

pondering this for a bit, I realized Anthony's theory

stayed in the royal

seen

the most motive to kidnap

even if Austin was behind this, we didn't have any

find her sooner

need

was obviously opposed to

myself, and you should take care of yourself

hand a reassuring squeeze, and

gentle kiss on my

will." I stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the

Then, we parted ways.

tip that

royal palace was a complicated piece of

depths,

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

I doubted the authenticity of this

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

was better than wandering around aimlessly, which was what we

was in

find her as

I snuck inside the royal palace and started to