Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 308

Amelia's POV: 

The second I got back to the royal palace, I rushed to my room and locked the door behind me.

What had happened over dinner with Larry made me incredibly restless.

What was I supposed to do? Larry seemed to have changed.

He was so gentle with me, though I had a creeping suspicion that he was just pretending.I shouldn't believe his sweet talk.

He said that as long as I went back with him, he wouldn't try to hurt Jennifer and Anthony.

If I was being honest with myself, I was hesitant; maybe if I went back with him, I'd be able to put a stop to all of this meaningless slaughter.

If my leaving with Larry could protect everyone, including Morgan, I was willing to sacrifice myself.

But I knew what kind of person Larry was.

He would most likely break his promise and go back on his word.

So, if I went back with him, he probably would've still attacked the king and queen behind my back, and maybe even kill Morgan.

After all, I knew he hated Morgan with a passion.I pressed my fingers against my temple and winced.

What should I do? Recalling Larry's thoughtfulness when he placed food on my plate, I felt more hesitant.

No, I shouldn't be deceived by his superficial gentleness.

He would never change.

He was a lunatic! 'Don't forget why you went out to see him in the first place, Amelia!' I tried to talk some sense into myself.

At a loss, I quickly took out my phone and dialed Jennifer's number.

She was smart enough to know what I should do next.

"Jennifer!"

As soon as the call connected, I called out her name agitatedly.

"I just met Larry.I don't know what to do!"

"Calm down, Amelia.Tell me everything."

Jennifer's voice was gentle and soothing.She always had the power to calm me down.

I took a deep breath.

"Over dinner, Larry was very gentle with me.He promised that he would never imprison me again and that he wanted me to go back with him so that we could live a good life together.He said that as long as I agreed, he would never hurt you and Morgan!"

After I finished speaking, I held my breath, anxiously awaiting Jennifer's reply.

After a moment of thoughtful silence, Jennifer's calm voice sounded from the other end of the line.

"Don't believe in his lies, Amelia.He was the one who cursed Anthony with the Love Curse, remember? He's nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing.I'm sure he said that just to manipulate you.He knows you're kind enough to consider such an offer."

"But, I—"

I stuttered.I was a little flustered.

"Think about it carefully, Amelia. Why would he promise such a thing?" Jennifer asked gently, chuckling.

"It's because he can't take you by force.He's changing tactics.If he really wanted to be good to you, why did he poison you? Why didn't he simply give you the antidote this time? He's cheating you, Amelia!"

She was right.

He didn't even mention the antidote.

I held the phone tightly and nodded repeatedly.

Jennifer was right.

Recalling how much pain I was in thanks to the poison, I suddenly clenched my fists angrily.

"Don't believe in Larry's lies.Amelia, only by defeating him can we get peace."

Jennifer's tone was very calm yet determined, which reassured me.

"You are right! I couldn't think straight just now!"

I hung my head in shame.

"What am I supposed to do next?"

"Just keep in touch with Larry.Make him loosen his guard," Jennifer answered.