Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 26

Jennifer's POV: 

Ever since I discovered Ella's evil plot during the swimming training, the atmosphere between the two of us became tense.

I beat Ella up in the sea.

I thought that she drowned, but apparently, she had been able to swim ashore and survived.

I thought that she would finally give up, but things just got worse.

Every day, even while we were training, she kept trying to pick fights with me.

Luckily, I was set to leave the island with Prince Anthony.

We were leaving Marge Island to go on a difficult mission to launch a counterattack on vampires.

Anthony wanted a trainee who could fight alongside him and expel the vampires who were invading the werewolves’ territory.

During combat training, the prince decided to bring along whoever turned out to be the strongest among the trainees.

I managed to defeat all my fellow trainees during the sparring session so I got chosen.

The day we left the island was a very windy one.

I boarded Anthony's private plane under the envious eyes of the other trainees, and we flew out.

We went to the Red Sun Pack's territory.

I recalled that Barbara's friend, Anna, was the daughter of that pack's Alpha.

The Red Sun Pack lived close to the vampires’ territory, so their border was often invaded by vampires.

Our task was to annihilate this group of greedy vampires.

Anthony's private plane landed in a clearing in the middle of a forest.

After getting off the plane, we then walked over to a small log cabin.

Although the architecture of the cabin was simple, it looked very cozy.

"Mr.Jones, do you also have your private land in the Red Sun Pack's territory?"I joked as I put my luggage down.

"This forest is located along the border of the pack’'s domain.Vampires often cross the line and bother them.I come here occasionally to inspect the place.And every time I visit, I stay in this log cabin,"Anthony explained.

"When will we start our mission?"The thought that I would be able to use my combat training in real life made me excited and eager to fight.

"I can't wait."

"Don't underestimate the enemies,"

Anthony reminded me coolly.

"We are no longer on the training ground.This mission is very dangerous because vampires are quite ferocious."

"Don't worry.I can protect myself against them.Mr.Jones, why didn't you bring some attendants with you? Why am I the only one accompanying you? Do you have that much confidence in my strength?"

"I believe in your capabilities."

Anthony looked at me and spoke in a gentle tone.

"After all, you are the mate that Moon Goddess has designated to me.My mate is supposed to be strong."

His reply made my heart clench in denial.

We were not real mates.

We both knew that we were not really fated to be together.

"Take it easy for now, but be prepared to leave at any moment." A little later, Anthony looked at his watch.

"It’s about time."

He looked down at me and said softly, "Be careful.You're not allowed to get hurt."

The magnetism in his voice made my heartbeat race.

My cheeks felt warm.

Why couldn't I stay calm? "Understood."

We then changed into clothing that gave us good mobility, armed ourselves with weapons, and set off.

When we stepped outside the cabin, Anthony held out his hand.

I looked at him in surprise; I didn't know what he wanted.

"Our mission is a dangerous one.We should hold hands so that we don't get separated.If you get lost, the consequences will be severe."

Anthony's explanation was a little awkward, but he boldly took my hand.

The idea of two werewolves holding hands while fighting vampires was weird.

But before I could question it, his large hand wrapped around my own, and his temperature put me at ease.

My heart skipped a beat, but I instantly felt warm all over.

I swallowed back what I wanted to say.

Anthony and I walked through the forest with our fingers intertwined.

We kept our guards up and scanned our surroundings for any sudden movement.

We could not be careless for even a moment.

My hand was still joined with Anthony's, but my free hand stayed close to my waist.

If I saw any vampires, I could quickly turn into a wolf and kill them in one go.

As we walked to a bushy area, a strong gust of wind swept through the place, blowing leaves into the air.

I had to squint because of the wind, and the slight vision impairment—although temporary—made me _ frown.

Suddenly, a rustling noise came from behind.

I turned around quickly just as a pale-faced vampire pounced on me.