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 more to my mother's

and who else would plan such a thing other than Austin? Speaking

Elizabeth within three days? If she fails, we will

"No way!" I refuted.

mother's disappearance.How could anyone find her

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

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

this mission so recklessly was that she was afraid I

as usual and held my

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

with you," I

she felt bad

me, I could

was a kind-hearted and strong-minded

face such a thing alone, so I made the decision

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where should we

was really worried

kidnapping, I

sooner we found

Austin.I think he has hidden

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

this for a bit,

usually stayed in

seen many

who had the most motive to kidnap

didn't have

find her sooner that

need

opposed

of myself, and you should take care

hand a reassuring squeeze, and he

on my cheek and

will." I stood on tiptoe and kissed

Then, we parted ways.

a tip that Elizabeth had

royal palace was a complicated piece

rooms within its depths, which were indeed suitable for

kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him

doubted the authenticity

only lead, and consequently, my only chance at

was better than wandering around aimlessly, which was what

in

had to find her as

royal palace and