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 more

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

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

"No way!" I refuted.

regarding my mother's disappearance.How could anyone

on earth was this bastard planning? Unexpectedly, as soon as I said that, Jennifer

do it.They won't dare to hurt you

agreed to this mission so recklessly

as usual and

mother.I've been worried

I'll go with you," I said

felt bad about

I could still feel

kind-hearted and strong-minded

let my mate face such a thing alone,

Jennifer's POV:

 "Anthony, where

really worried

the kidnapping, I was sure she was scared to

sooner we found her, the

to do with Austin.I think he has hidden my mother somewhere we would least expect." Anthony

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

pondering this for a bit, I realized Anthony's

stayed in the

seen

had the most motive to

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

her sooner

dangerous.I need to protect

obviously opposed

worry.I can take care of myself, and you should take care of yourself

a reassuring squeeze, and he finally

gentle kiss on

tiptoe and kissed

Then, we parted ways.

a tip that Elizabeth had been

royal palace was a complicated piece of

rooms within its depths, which were indeed

it really was Austin who had kidnapped Elizabeth, it made sense for him to hide her somewhere

the

realized it was my only lead, and consequently,

around aimlessly, which

was in

had to find her as

I snuck inside the royal palace