Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Emma's POV: 

I had never thought that one day I would have the chance to testify against the murderer of my friend.

My hands trembled when I looked at that vicious man, who didn't deserve to be called a king at all.

A part of me was scared, but I also felt excited, and above all, happy.

After all, I finally had the chance to avenge my friend's death.

A few days ago, when Anthony's asked me if I was willing to testify against Austin and expose his crimes to the world, I thought I was dreaming.

"Emma, don't be afraid.Justice will prevail.Please face everyone and tell them the truth," Anthony said to encourage me.

"All right!"

I held back my tears and took a deep breath before I pointed my finger at Austin.

"This man is nothing but a depraved animal! He raped and killed my dear friend Lisa!"

Then I told them everything I had witnessed with my own eyes a few years ago.

"Lisa worked as a maid at the royal palace.The king took a fancy to her because she was more beautiful than the other maids.When he asked Lisa to be his mistress, she refused him, and in return, he tried to rape her.When Lisa fought back desperately, he got furious."

I couldn't help but close my eyes to stop the tears from falling as I spoke.I took deep breaths to control my emotions because I wanted to tell everyone the whole story.

"He raped Lisa before strangled her with his own hands.He didn't let go of her throat until she stopped moving.After that, Lisa's dead body was found in a well nearby.It had decayed that we could hardly recognize her.Everyone thought that she died from drowning.I was just outside the room where Lisa died.I heard her screaming and crying for help, but no one came.Although I was able to take photos through the crack between the door and the door frame, I didn't dare to speak up about it earlier because I knew that no one would believe a maid."

I kept picturing Lisa's face in my head when I spoke, smiling at me as if she was standing right before me.

She was a kind-hearted soul, who never failed to bake me a cake on my birthdays.

We were poor, but we were happy because we could always rely on each other.

The more I thought about it, the sadder I felt and eventually I couldn't help but break into tears.

I regretted not being able to do anything to help her at that time.

"Don't cry, sweet girl! Your courage will be deeply appreciated by your late friend,"

Anthony's mate said as she walked up to me with a smile and held my hands.

Her presence gave my heart warmth and comfort.

"Thank you, Jennifer.” That's very kind of you to say.

hurried to express

was a kind man, and his mate was just as considerate as

was just a misunderstanding.I just wanted to be close to Lisa because

to admit his

I knew his words were

enough, Anthony showed everyone the photos I

photos were blurry, it still showed Austin choking Lisa's throat

people whispering became

a fruit from the table and hurled

my hand and drew a cross on

this from where you are!

 Anthony's POV: 

coldly at Austin without uttering a word

enough to incriminate him for his

had to overthrow Austin

I let him get away, Austin would make sure that Jennifer and I

"Kill that traitor!"

right! We must avenge the

"Austin is a traitor!"

He killed the

posted the photos, the crowd in

shouted

of joy in my expression, even though everything was going according to my plan, because I knew that Austin wouldn't

haven't done! These are all lies they've made up

red and his voice

Anthony forged them

doing this because he wants

dear brother would do such a

at the royal guards, who started to march towards me

loyalty to the king was the duty of

not surprised that they followed

as I cast

death, then I was prepared to give him what he

safe! She is

will protect her with my life," Jerome replied

I exchanged firm glances with each other

blue, Austin took out a pistol

dodge as I saw him coming from a

"Let's go!"

roar, I transformed into a wolf and sprang