Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 319

Jennifer's POV: 

When I woke up the next morning, I checked my phone and found a message from Carl.My heart skipped a beat.I had been crystal! clear with him the night before.

How could he text me again? Fortunately, when I read through the message, I realized that he was actually saying goodbye to me.

It was sent hours earlier.

He said that he was going to take a plane back to his pack.

I figured that he must've arrived at the White Lily Pack by now.I couldn't help but feel surprised at his abrupt departure.

Just then, I felt Anthony's arms slip around my waist.

"What's the matter, honey?" Anthony asked with a yawn when he saw how worried I looked.

"Anthony, Carl flew back to his pack last night!" I said.

Anthony's expression didn't show any surprise.

"I know.I also received a message from Carl."

"Oh."

It turned out that Carl had also told Anthony.

I sighed.

"Now that Carl has returned to his pack, it's unlikely we'll ever meet again.Well, maybe that's a good thing.I hope he'll find the right girl."

Anthony shrugged nonchalantly.

"It's good that Carl has left.He would've felt worse if he kept seeing how happy we were here."

I stuck out my tongue at him like a spoiled child.

"You're so mean, Anthony."

Anthony turned and reached for his phone on the night stand to reply to Carl.

I leaned over to peek at what he was typing and found that Anthony's message was very sincere.

"I wish you a happy life.Thank you for attending my wedding, Alpha Carl."

"Anthony, you're such a kindhearted and open-minded king,"

I praised Anthony with a smile, cupping his cheek and leaning in for a light kiss.

"Honey, can you take the day off? You've been so busy recently.I'm worried you'll exhaust yourself." Anthony smiled but shook his head.

'I'm sorry, Jennifer.Although I want to stay with you, I have several important meetings to attend to today."

Hearing this, I had no choice but to let him climb out of bed.

"Anthony, why are you so busy recently? Is something wrong?"

Anthony looked at me seriously.

He seemed to hesitate, but decided to come clean on second thought.

"The borders of several packs are being harassed by vampires.The situation is a bit tricky, so I need to discuss potential solutions with the elders.Most of my meetings today are related to this issue."

After listening to Anthony's explanation, I shook my head and sighed.

"You've barely rested ever since you became the king.Anthony, I'm worried you'll burn yourself out."

"Don't worry, honey.I'm a strong man.Didn't you know that?"

Anthony patted me on the head affectionately.

"Trust me, Jennifer.I'll take care of everything.But I'm sorry I've been too busy to accompany you.I promise I'll make it up to you soon."

I shook my head immediately.

"Don't worry about me, Anthony.I'm your queen after all.I should stand by you at all times, especially when it comes to your work."

As I spoke, I got out of bed and took out Anthony's suit from the closet.Then, I walked to him and helped him put it on.

"Come back as soon as you can.I'll be waiting for you here, honey."

"Okay, babe."

Anthony gave me one more affectionate look before turning around to leave.

With Anthony gone, I went to the dining room and had breakfast alone.

Then, I rushed to the study.I planned to deal with the Rainbow Pack''s affairs since Anthony was gone for the day.

After all, I felt as though I hadn't been fulfilling my obligation as Alpha of the pack recently.

After getting settled in the study, I called for a remote meeting with Tony and Simon.

It didn't take long before both elders joined the video call, and they started reporting to me about the pack''s situation.

That whole morning, I discussed with and instructed the two elders how to deal with the pack's affairs while I was away.

Skylar's POV: 

Time seemed to pass quickly here on Rube Island.