Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jennifer's POV: 

We hung out with Andy until the sun went down.

Although he had grown comfortable with me, I still couldn't glean any useful information from him.

I didn't expect a three-year-old child would be so careful with what he talked about.

Linda must've told him not to say anything.

Nevertheless, I still firmly believed she was hiding something.

But what could be so damning that she had to hide it from everyone? When we got back to the Rainbow Pack, we took Andy to Linda's room.

"We're back, Linda! Andy's so cute.Anthony and I have both grown very fond of him.We had a great time."

I smiled and ruffled Andy's hair.

"It must've been hard for you to raise Andy alone, Linda.By the way, which pack did you live in?"

"We went to the Red Sun Pack first, where we found a doctor who helped cure my disease.Then, I took Andy to the Rainbow Pack and we've been wandering around here ever since."

Linda's tone was calm and her face betrayed nothing.

If Andy hadn't mentioned the Lavender Pack today, I would have believed what she said.

She was a good actress.

I needed to be wary of any tricks she might play.

Out loud, I said with a smile, "You're a good mother and you've raised Andy well.You're strong-willed, too.It's no wonder my brother fell for you in the past."

"Thank you, Jennifer.I'm sure I'm nowhere near as strong as you, though,"

Linda said, feigning modesty.

We chatted for a little while longer before bidding each other goodnight.

Anthony and I headed back to our room.

The second we closed the door behind us, I began to talk about Linda with Anthony.

"Anthony, Linda's lying.Andy mentioned that they used to live in the Lavender Pack, but Linda didn't mention it and said they had been staying in the Rainbow Pack for a while now."

I frowned and scratched my chin.

"Plus, I can tell that he's keeping a secret for Linda.No matter how I asked, Andy wouldn't mention anything about their past.I think Linda's hiding something."

"I agree.There is something fishy about Linda.Don't worry.I'll try to help.I'll send my attendants over to the Lavender Pack to investigate a she-wolf named Linda.And if Linda did live there, I'll have them find out everything they can about her stay there.But the Lavender Pack is far.The investigation may take some time."

gave my hand a

difficulties, he would stand

always count on him

weren't for you, I wouldn't have known what to do.I just want my brother and Skylar to be happy.If

need to thank me.We are one.Your business is mine.You don't have to think too much about it.I'm here

me

are bound to get married.Jerome

lucky

words, I

inexplicably comforting,

worries seemed to melt away with him by my

brightest light in

Jerome's POV: 

a

She worried me.

room, only to find

find out through a maid that

I would rather she

her going hungry, so I headed to the

the

of cake

you're not hungry, please eat—for my sake.I

opened the

the plate of cake in

you go through the trouble of making a cake for me? Jerome, you are too good to

took the plate and pulled me into

at you.I locked myself in because I needed to calm down.Linda

"I understand,"

said, reaching out to stroke

you have to eat.When you go hungry, I'm the first one who feels sorry for you, okay? Promise

"Got it."

her lower lip

listen to you from

"Good girl."

over and pecked her on the

favorite? Let

and fed

shocked that I would offer to feed her, but she obediently opened her mouth and ate the

chewed, her tears started streaming down her cheeks, landing

Skylar?

put down the fork and

can give me a chance.I really don't

didn't