Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

 Anthony's POV: 

At the same time that Caroline broke free from Jennifer's grip, I took out my gun and rushed to Austin.

He was already a spent bullet, so it didn't take me much effort to pin him on the floor with my knee on his back.

"Stop struggling, Austin," I said coldly, pressing the barrel of my gun against Austin's temple.

"A lot of your men are dead or wounded.You've as good as lost.Your days are done.Surrender quietly while you can, and don't bring destruction on yourself.My patience is limited."

"Yes, it's not too late for you to surrender now,"

Jennifer added, pulling Caroline up again and pinching her neck.

Despite her bleeding hand, she looked calm and steady.

Somehow, seeing her maintain her composure in this situation made me feel sorry for her.Caroline had to pay for everything she did! 

"You son of a bitch!"

Struggling to get up, Austin glared at me.

"I curse you to die a miserable death.You just want to steal the throne from me! How dare you covet it?"

Right now, in my eyes, Austin was nothing but a contemptible scoundrel.

Ignoring his curses, I asked my private guards to bring the elders who had fled in all directions back here.

These elders had all huddled in the corners during the battle.

A few of them who didn't know that the fight was over were still squatting awkwardly under the dining table.

When they were led to me, their faces turned red.

"Everyone, you have witnessed the evidence to Austin's crimes with your own eyes.The evidence is irrefutable,"

I announced, staring pointedly at the elders who dodged my eyes.

"Now, are you still in support of this tyrant as our king?"

My question was met with tense silence.

I knew that for these powerful elders, the utmost priority was to guarantee their own safety.

They wouldn't take sides unless I put pressure on them.

all important officials.It would be a dereliction of duty for you to flinch at such a critical moment.Let's all take a vote.Those who support Austin to continue to be the king, please raise your

elders exchanged glances.A few seconds passed,

"Bastards! You traitors!"

scolded, glaring daggers at

pressure of his abuses, two of the elders hesitantly raised their

both Austin's

whole minute passed, but no one else

Austin had lost.

have officially been dethroned.From this

get back up on his knees and twisted his head

floor was littered with corpses and

this is your crime.These people were supposed to be responsible for protecting our kingdom.But because of your selfish desire, they've sacrificed their lives for nothing.You have caused too many deaths.You

"Ask Austin to abdicate!"

qualified

my words seemed to arouse the anger of the others in the hall, who

joined in the shouting to scold

all of you saw his mate's good friend control

attention of the people

Skylar had saved Jennifer earlier, but

killed the former king.On top

let goof Austin, making him fall to

and selfishness are

us nodded fervently in agreement, and their

getting the retribution he deserves!" Dana said sharply

of the former king, so there was

this bastard!" Gary cursed

a jail cell for

I didn't commit any crime! I'm the queen

turn, but she protested, struggling desperately against the

tell you what crime you have

by step and stared at

dare to

used the wizard's black magic to make me lose my memories and my sense of smell so that I

then you

have

loudly, shaking

is the evidence.He clearly used black magic on

suddenly realizing that Larry was absent.I turned

Larry?

Mr.Jones!

Roy ran over to me