Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 185

Jennifer's POV: 

Tomorrow was the queen's coronation ceremony.

Anthony and I met up with the others at the gate.

Elizabeth also came, supported by a maid.

Her eyes were a little red.

Elizabeth held Anthony's hand and mine, patting them over and over again.

She looked very worried and reluctant.

"Anthony, Jennifer, don't forget to protect yourselves," she told us.

"Be careful."

"Take care of yourself as well, Mom,"

Anthony said and hugged Elizabeth.

"I will leave some of my men here to protect you.If you need anything, just tell them and they will relay it to me."

After bidding his mother goodbye, Anthony and I set off.

Just as we had planned, Dana, Gary, Jerome, and several wizards disguised themselves as Anthony's attendants.

They could enter the royal palace this way.

Skylar and I could attend the coronation ceremony as Anthony's guests.

Skylar was very nervous during the flight.I held her hand to reassure her.

"We are going to succeed,"

I said not only to Skylar, but also to myself.

The next day, we made our way to the royal palace.

Before getting into the car and heading out, Anthony and I changed into the outfits that we had bought.

"Honey, I'm worried about you." I hugged Anthony.

"What if the Love Curse attacks you during the ceremony?"

"Don't worry.I've taken some medicine that should ease any pain induced by magic.Everything will be fine."

Anthony kissed my forehead to comfort me.

He then whispered in my ear, "Jennifer, I've secretly deployed my own guards outside the royal palace.They are ready to make a move at any time."

I nodded and gripped Anthony's hand tighter.

The car rolled to a stop in front of the royal palace.

Anthony held my hand and led me up the steps which were covered with a red carpet.

I tried my best to look steadily forward, all the while observing our surroundings out of the corner of my eye.

When we arrived at the hall, there were already many guests present.

Anthony and I saw Austin and Caroline who were well-dressed.

When they saw us, they took the initiative to greet us first.

"Long time no see, Anthony, Jennifer.How have you been recently?"

Caroline smiled as she put one hand over her swollen belly.

"My dear brother, why haven't you been visiting the royal palace these days?"

Austin inquired in a friendly tone.

Caroline's other hand was tucked in his arm.

Those who were unaware of Anthony and Austin’s true relationship would think that they got along.

"I had to deal with some personal affairs," Anthony replied coolly.

"By the way, Jennifer, how was everything after you returned to Rainbow Pack?" Austin turned to me and asked.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr.Jones.I have proven that I am not a jinx.The rumors were part of a plot by Arthur,"

I answered in a neutral tone.

"I've heard about that.Congratulations, Jennifer,"

Austin replied politely, but there was no sincerity in his tone.

I kept my gaze on him and Caroline, and thinking of the Love Curse on Anthony made me annoyed.

"It's so strange.Caroline, didn't you insist that Anthony was the father of your child? Why is it suddenly the king's baby?"

I asked, pretending to be confused.

Caroline's and Austin's expressions darkened.

"This child is mine.I thought you would know better than to believe in rumors, Jennifer,"

Austin answered with a frown.I smiled pleasantly.

Seeing their frustration made me feel a little better.