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 more

me down, and who else would plan such a

Elizabeth within three days? If she

"No way!" I refuted.

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

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

don't take on a mission you can't fulfill.I'll do it.They won't

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

just smiled at me as usual and held my hand

been worried sick about her.I

go with you," I

tell she felt bad about my mother's

she didn't tell me, I could still feel her

kind-hearted and

mate face such a thing alone, so I made the decision

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where

really worried about

great, and with the kidnapping, I was sure she was

sooner we found

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

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

for a bit, I realized

stayed in the royal

seen many werewolves

who had the most motive to kidnap her was

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

her sooner

it's dangerous.I need to

was obviously opposed

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

gave Anthony's hand a reassuring squeeze, and he finally

kiss on my cheek

will." I stood on tiptoe and kissed him

Then, we parted ways.

a tip that Elizabeth had been spotted deep

was a complicated piece

depths, which were indeed suitable

had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for

the authenticity of this

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

wandering around aimlessly, which was what we were

was in poor

her as soon

royal palace and started