Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jennifer's POV: 

After having breakfast, I checked my phone.

Apparently, Jerome had sent me a message the night before.

It was a picture of a Skylar smiling by the seaside, wind blowing through her hair.She looked beautiful.

Smiling down at my phone, I quickly replied to Jerome.

After hitting send, I held up my phone in front of Anthony and sighed.

"Look, Anthony.Jerome and Skylar look like they're having the time of their lives.Their pain and suffering are finally behind them."

Anthony glanced at the picture and his expression softened.

"I'm happy for them.Jerome is as determined and kind-hearted as you.I knew God wouldn't treat him unfairly."

Knowing that Jerome and Skylar were safe and happy, I felt relieved.

Thinking about them reminded me of something.

"Honey, how are the wedding preparations going? I'm so nervous, I'm going to be sick.What if I make a mistake?"

Anthony walked over to me and took my hand.

"Relax, Jennifer.The invitations have been sent out; the venue has been set up; and the dress has been tailored to fit you.Everything is ready.You don't have to worry about anything.Plus, for us, this ceremony is just a bonus.Everyone already knows that you are my queen—and a reasonable, elegant, and dignified one at that.

Hearing Anthony's words, I blushed shyly.

"You flatter me!"

Anthony just smiled back at me reassuringly.

Embarrassed, I quickly changed the subject.

"I haven't heard from the pack in days.I'll call Simon."

I then dialed the elder's number.

"Hello, Elder Simon? This is Jennifer.How have you been? How's the pack doing?"

"Hello, Alpha Jennifer.I'm fine, thanks for asking.The pack is as peaceful as before you left.We're all doing great.Don't worry about us," Simon said proudly.

and I have promised that we would take care of things,

Simon.Please rest assured that I will return to our pack as soon as

support, I really don't know

need to rush.We will take care of the Rainbow

hung up the phone with a

reached for my belly and stroked it

tiring yourself out lately.I'm worried about you

the concern in his

I put my hand on his

we get married, I'll have to go back and see how the pack is doing." Anthony pulled my hand to his

up to you, my queen." I

"Oh, please, Anthony!"

over, carrying a booklet in his hand.He gave it to Anthony

to leaf

lot of guests.We'll need to be careful.You'd better strengthen our security on that day to

I saw that

about to sigh, a familiar name caught my eye—

"Wait, Anthony!"

pointed at the

I know this

and suddenly, it came to me.I had

His name was Carl.

but a toddler back then, and I played with

thought of him fondly.I sometimes wondered how he was doing, hoping he was

long after he left, the misfortunate

was murdered, and Arthur stole the

brother and I were exiled, and I lost contact with most of

Anthony's POV: 

over the

Is there someone on the guestlist who looks

like that.I just remembered that I used to

with

I eyed Jennifer cautiously.

is the Carl you played with as a child?" Jennifer shook her

"I don't know."

to see that name

too much

maybe it's him..." Jennifer smiled

funny thing.Why? Do