Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 163

Jennifer's POV: 

Right before I fell asleep, my phone rang.

It was Helen.

She told me that Skylar had left Black Stone Pack.

I sat bolt upright when I heard the news, anxious because now, it would be even more difficult for us to find Skylar.

The world was huge.Where on earth could she have gone? 

"I have to tell Jerome," I said to Anthony urgently.

Jerome was so busy with work lately, trying his best to solve the matters of the pack as soon as possible so that he could search for Skylar himself.

I figured he would move even faster once I told him the news.

"I'll go with you."

Anthony also got out of bed.

The two of us hurriedly got dressed and rushed to Jerome's room.

Nodding slightly to Anthony, I raised my hand and knocked on the door.

Soon after, Jerome opened the door.

There were dark circles around his eyes.

"What's up?" he asked tiredly.

"Jerome, I'm just here to tell you that Skylar has left the Black Stone Pack."

 "What?"

All the color drained from Jerome's already pale face.

"Where could she have gone? Do you think she's in danger? I can't wait any longer.I'm going to look for her right now.Jennifer, I don't have the time to properly hand over the affairs of the pack to you.Please summon the elders and have a meeting tomorrow to explain the situation."

As he spoke, Jerome had already headed back into his room to pack his things.

"Since you've made up your mind, we will support you.Call me if you need anything, okay?" I sighed.

Because time was of the essence, Jerome only took a few attendants with him.

Anthony and I escorted him to the airport.

"I'm going straight to the Black Stone Pack to personally investigate the matter.If Skylar was there, she must've left some clues.I'm sure I'll find something at the airport.Hopefully, she didn't go far." Jerome waved at me.

"Thank you, Jennifer."

"Don't worry," I said with a forced smile.

"I'll do what I can to take care of the pack. Be careful, okay? Call us as soon as you find Skylar."

"I will," Jerome agreed.

"If you encounter any difficulties, don't hesitate to tell me."

"Okay." Jerome nodded.

Then, all of a sudden, he threw his arms around me tightly.

"Jennifer, I'm sorry.I'm a bad brother.We were separated when we were children.I've never taken care of you properly.And now, I'm asking you to take over the Rainbow Pack for me."

"So you have to come back soon, or I'll never forgive you." I felt a lump in my throat.

Jerome nodded and let go of me.

"All right.Mr.Jones, Jennifer, I'm leaving now."

He walked towards the plane steadily, glancing back at us from time to time.

When we were sure that Jerome was on board, Anthony and I went back to Rainbow House.

That night, I tossed and turned in bed, and Anthony hugged me from behind.

"Don't worry.I'll always be with you."

He pecked me on the neck.

"Anthony, I don't know when my brother will come back.Do you think the elders will agree to let me temporarily lead the pack?" I was really worried.

"Of course they will," Anthony said firmly.

"You're an excellent girl, Jennifer.Who else can take this difficult task besides you? Besides, I will help you."

"I'm so glad you're there for me.With you by my side, I almost feel certain I can run the pack.But then I'll be very busy, so I won't be able to accompany you back to the kingdom until my brother comes back."

I felt terrible.I had been separated from Anthony for so long, and our reunion was no easy feat.I had initially agreed to go back to the Osman Kingdom with him, but now my promise was put on hold.

"It's okay, Jennifer.Don't overthink things.We will have ample time together.And we love each other; nothing can separate us." Anthony kissed me gently on the cheek.

"I want to sleep with you in my arms."

I reached out and wrapped my arms around Anthony's neck.

He kissed me on the forehead and slipped his arms around my waist.

His embrace was warm and the air was sweet.

The next day, we prepared for the meeting with the elders.

Jerome was supposed to show up and hand over the affairs of the pack, but with him gone, the purpose of the meeting was for me to convince them to let me manage the pack in his absence.

When I arrived at the hall, the elders were already busy talking.

I strode past them and sat on the main chair.

"Jennifer, that's the seat for the Alpha of Rainbow Pack."

When the elders saw me sitting down, they all looked at me in confusion.

Only Simon and Tony were calm.

This was because I had contacted them beforehand, informing them of Jerome's situation.

They were the most likely to support me among all the elders present, so I had made preparations in advance, hoping they would help me at the meeting.

"There's something we need to discuss.Jerome left the Rainbow Pack last night.In his absence, I will temporarily manage the pack."

Immediately, I was met with objections.

"Jennifer, are you kidding? The Rainbow Pack has never been managed by a she-wolf.The pack can only be managed by the future Alpha.You can't do this!"

I understood their sentiments, and I was not angry with them.

But I had to find a way to appease them.

While my brother was away, I couldn't let the Rainbow Pack go without leadership.

So I glanced at Simon, hinting at him to help me out.

"Who says she isn't qualified? Jennifer is strong and independent, and she's the daughter of the late Alpha Lewis.Now that Jerome isn't here, it's only right that she take over the affairs of the pack," Simon said.

"You don't know Jennifer well enough.She is as capable as Jerome, if not even more so.I think the Rainbow Pack will flourish under her leadership," Tony added.

"I heard that it was Jennifer who found Tony and helped him regain his consciousness so that the evil Arthur would be brought to justice.She is indeed very strong-willed.I think she can lead the Rainbow Pack."

Several other elders spoke on my behalf.

"We don't agree! No matter how strong she is, she is still a she-wolf.The affairs of our pack have always been handled by the Alpha—who has always been male.We have never had a female Alpha."

"But Jennifer is not trying to become the Alpha.She'll only manage the affairs of our pack while Jerome is gone.What's wrong with that?"

Chaos broke loose as everyone spoke their mind.