Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Chapter 323: Busy Anthony 

Jennifer's POV:

Nights in the royal palace were always very quiet.Although I had been living here for a while now, I still couldn't get used to the silence.Maybe more so now because Anthony was so busy these days.

Fortunately, just as I was about to pick up a book I had already read twice, Anthony cback.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, honey."

The door swung open and Anthony strode into the room with an apologetic look.I quickly stood up from the sofa to receive him.

Smiling at him warmly, I figured that what he needed most right now was rest and good company.

After all, he had spent the whole day working.

"No need to get up, honey."

Seeingstand up, Anthony walked over and gently nudgedto sit down again.

Then he sat next toand smiled gently.

"Tell me, how was your day? I'm sorry I haven't been able to spend twith you lately.I've been so busy with the issue of vampires invading our territory.If ever you get bored, why not go shopping or eat at a nice restaurant with Mom?"

I smiled and shook my head.

"It's okay, Anthony.I understand that you're busy.Today, ! held a remote meeting with Tony and Simon.We dealt with the pack's affairs together.Otherwise, I haven't done much, other than read some books."

Then, I cleared my throat in preparation to talk about the most pressing matter of the day.

"By the way, Anthony, Skylar calleda while ago.She found out about her origin."

Anthony looked atattentively and took my hand.

"Did something happen?"

"Nothing serious.Do you remember the vampire Skylar met, the one I talked about before? He recognized the hexagram mark on Skylar's wrist and explained that she is the vampire king's daughter."

As I spoke, I carefully observed Anthony's reaction.

Sure enough, his eyes went as wide as saucers—the sexpression I had when I heard the news.

Amused, I couldn't help but cover my mouth and snicker.

Then, I regained my composure and looked at him expectantly, intending to listen to his opinion.

Anthony scratched his chin pensively.

"Is that so? When we first made the connection between the hexagram mark and the Dracula Clan, I had figured that Skylar was probably nobility.But never in my wildest dreams would I have expected that she's the vampire king's daughter!"

I nodded in agreement.

"I know.I can't believe it either, Anthony.I was shocked when I first heard it.But it's true.Skylar's the daughter of the vampire king and a she-wolf.Her vampire friend, Thomas, was actually hoping that Skylar would cback with him to meet the vampire king, Aldrich.Skylar refused though.She said she just wanted to live a peaceful life with Jerand their baby on Rube Island."

Anthony sighed.

"I'm not surprised that that's what she decided, but I don't think it will be that simple.Once her identity is exposed, her relationship with Jerwill be tested again."

I shook my head and smiled knowingly.

"Anthony, you don't know them.No matter what happens, they'll definitely choose each other above all.After all, they've gone through a lot of pain and suffering already.I believe they'll get through this one together."

Anthony smiled back and stroked my hair gently.

"You're right, honey."

I leaned against Anthony's arm and said, "I've been wanting to visit them on Rube Island."

Anthony sighed gloomily.

"I'm so sorry that work has been really hectic.Can we go sometafter the problem's been resolved?"

I shook my head and clung to Anthony's arm, pouting like a spoiled child.

"It's okay, honey.I can go by myself.Skylar is about to give birth, and I need to be there for her.Let me go, okay? Please!"

"Alright, alright." Anthony acquiesced.

He knew he couldn't do anything to change my mind, and he couldn't say no towhenever I acted like this.

"You can go ahead if you want, but I'll have sbodyguards accompany you.I can make the necessary arrangements."

I nodded eagerly.

"Okay! You're the best, Anthony!"

Anthony smiled and kissedon the lips.

"You naughty girl."

After cuddling on the sofa for a while, I stretched out my index finger and drew circles on Anthony's chiseled chest.

"Honey, have you talked to Daniel recently? When is he going to becAlpha?"

Anthony shook his head slowly.

"Daniel hasn't said anything yet.Maybe he's still recovering from his father's death."

Thinking about the poor Daniel and his deceased father,I couldn't help but sigh heavily.

My heart went out to them.

"If you hear anything from him, please tell me.It's really important tothat we attend his coronation ceremony."

"Don't worry, Jennifer.I will."

Anthony huggedreassuringly.

Then, we lapsed into a comfortable silence.

My mind kept wandering until I thought about how busy Anthony was these days.

"Honey, are the werewolves and the vampires going to start another war? What did the vampires do exactly? Was anyone killed when they attacked our packs? Is it serious?"

Anthony stroked my hair gently.

"Jennifer, you know me.I'm not a war freak.War isn't good for the werewolves.I won't go to war unless it's absolutely necessary.I've been trying to reach out to the vampire king to negotiate, but so far, he has refused to contact me.The recent attacks didn't cause massive casualties, but they're provoking the werewolves, and we're growing restless."

Troubled, I clutched his arm anxiously.

"How could this be? Can't we coexist in peace?"

"Alas, I also want peace," Anthony said seriously.

"But if the vampires end up launching an all-out attack, we can't show any weakness.If there is a war, then I will personally lead the army."

My heart nearly stopped in my chest.

"No!"

I suddenly grabbed Anthony's wrist urgently.

"No, Anthony, you can't go!"

Of course, logic dictated tothat, as king, it was Anthony's duty to lead the army into battle.

But my emotions got the better of me.I was deathly afraid that something bad would happen if he went into the battlefield.

"Hush, Jennifer Don't be afraid.Listen to me.I'll be fine."

Anthony pressed his lips against the back of my hand.

"If that day really comes, I swear I will cback to you and our child.Don't fret over things that haven't happened yet.Think about the baby."

I closed my eyes for a while, knowing that I indeed had gotten ahead of myself just now.I had chosen to be the wife of a king, so I needed to prepare for such things.

"Okay.I'll take good care of myself.Anthony, you'll be fine.That day will never come," I said, whilst taking deep, calming breaths.

"It's getting late.Let's take a shower and go to bed.I'm sure you'll have another busy day tomorrow."

Early the next morning, Anthony quickly changed his clothes and rushed off to deal with government affairs.

But before he left, I heard him answer a phone call with a frown.

All signs pointed towards a war that seemed inevitable.I hated the idea of war and couldn't help but fret, even though Anthony toldnot to.

In an effort to get my mind off of things, I decided to visit Elizabeth.It would be nice to see her.

After all, the past few days, Anthony was so busy with work that he had no tto see his mother.

When I walked into her room, I found her Elizabeth reading a book.She smiled as soon as she saw me.

"Jennifer, welcome! Cand sit with me."

"Sorry, Mom.Anthony has been very busy recently, so he couldn't join me.But please know that he's been wanting to see you."

As I spoke, I sat down next to Elizabeth.

"I know.The situation has been a bit tense lately.Anthony needs to carefully assess the overall situation.But I can see that, as his queen, you have been suffering, you poor girl."

Elizabeth put down the book and patted my hand, comforting me.I shook my head.

"I'm not the one who's suffering.It's Anthony I'm worried about."

"You shouldn't be worried.Anthony's wit and skill are not inferior to his father's.That's why I always believe he is best fit to inherit the throne." Elizabeth sighed.

"It isn't because Anthony is my biological son that I favor him."

Just as I was about to agree with her, a maid suddenly cover and bowed to us.

"Mrs.Jones, Amelia want to see you."

Amelia? Why? Was there news about Larry?