Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 289

Anthony's POV: 

As my mother placed the crown on my head, I found myself calmer than expected.I was now the king of this country, but I knew it was not on my own merit.I never would've reached this point without others' trust and help.

As king, what I needed to do now was protect and serve my people, not project my authority on them.I walked towards the throne slowly, taking each step deliberately.

"Now, let the queen's coronation ceremony begin," I ordered.

A line of honor guards immediately began to play some music, while fireworks exploded in the sky above the red carpet.

My bride, Jennifer, fixed her tearful eyes on me as she lifted the hemline of her dress to walk towards me.Her beauty was surreal.

A light blush colored her face, and her smile was especially charming.

This was my queen.I was finally marrying the she-wolf I loved.My heart pounded against my chest in anticipation.When she walked up to me, my mind went completely blank and I almost forgot what to do next.Fortunately, my mother nudged me and reminded me in a low voice, "Anthony, crown Jennifer."

I came to my senses and smiled at Jennifer, picking up the queen's crown that was presented to me on a soft cushion by an elder.

Jennifer obediently lowered her head for me to crown her.

When Jennifer raised her head again, my heart nearly exploded from excitement.

I quickly took her hand and turned to the people in the hall.

"From now on, Jennifer Smith is the queen of the Osman kingdom!"

As soon as I finished speaking, the second round of fireworks exploded.

As sparkles rained all around us, I knelt on one knee and affectionately looked up at my bride.

"Dear Jennifer Smith, I, Anthony Jones, am marrying you at this moment.I vow to cherish you, love you, and make you happy for the rest of our days.I will always be loyal to you."

I raised Jennifer's hand and pressed my lips against the back of her palm.

Then, I pulled out the diamond ring I had been keeping in my pocket and carefully slipped it onto her finger.

Jennifer looked at me, tears welling up in her eyes.

She put my ring on my finger and cried, "Anthony, I love you! I will be with you forever.I promise to protect what you cherish, love what you love.I'll always be your solid support system and your queen, who will help you defeat any challenge that comes our way."

As soon as she finished speaking, I stood up, cupped her cheeks, and kissed her passionately.

"Let's all congratulate the king and his queen! I wish them all the happiness in the world!"

My mother cheered from behind me.

With my mother taking the lead, the hall burst into applause.

"Long live our king and queen!"

"Oh! We have a new king and a new queen! How wonderful"

Jennifer's POV: 

Amidst the cheers, Anthony and I finally pulled away from our passionate kiss.

"Let's go to the banquet, my queen," Anthony said to me with a wink.

Then he took my hand and we walked on the red carpet together.

With us in the lead, everyone headed to the garden.

Traditionally, a royal wedding banquet was usually held in the hall, but Anthony felt that it wasn't big enough, so he ordered that the banquet be held in the garden.

As we made our way to the banquet, I nodded and smiled at the crowds that flanked our path.

When we made it to the garden, it was already packed with wedding guests.

Anthony walked onstage and welcomed the guests.

"Good evening, everyone.Thank you for coming.Please enjoy the party and make yourselves at home!"

Elder Primo, who presided over the wedding banquet, announced loudly, "Let the banquet begin!"

All the guests immediately raised their glasses and cheered in unison.

"Long live King Anthony! Long live Queen Jennifer! Long live the Osman Kingdom!"

Anthony joined me offstage and together we started greeting the guests individually.

Very soon, we saw Daniel and Helen.