Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 323

Jennifer's POV: 

Nights in the royal palace were always very quiet.Although I had been living here for a while now, I still couldn't get used to the silence.Maybe more so now because Anthony was so busy these days.

Fortunately, just as I was about to pick up a book I had already read twice, Anthony came back.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, honey."

The door swung open and Anthony strode into the room with an apologetic look.I quickly stood up from the sofa to receive him.

Smiling at him warmly, I figured that what he needed most right now was rest and good company.

After all, he had spent the whole day working.

"No need to get up, honey."

Seeing me stand up, Anthony walked over and gently nudged me to sit down again.

Then he sat next to me and smiled gently.

"Tell me, how was your day? I'm sorry I haven't been able to spend time with you lately.I've been so busy with the issue of vampires invading our territory.If ever you get bored, why not go shopping or eat at a nice restaurant with Mom?"

I smiled and shook my head.

"It's okay, Anthony.I understand that you're busy.Today, ! held a remote meeting with Tony and Simon.We dealt with the pack's affairs together.Otherwise, I haven't done much, other than read some books."

Then, I cleared my throat in preparation to talk about the most pressing matter of the day.

"By the way, Anthony, Skylar called me a while ago.She found out about her origin."

Anthony looked at me attentively and took my hand.

"Did something happen?"

"Nothing serious.Do you remember the vampire Skylar met, the one I talked about before? He recognized the hexagram mark on Skylar's wrist and explained that she is the vampire king's daughter."

As I spoke, I carefully observed Anthony's reaction.

Sure enough, his eyes went as wide as saucers—the same expression I had when I heard the news.

Amused, I couldn't help but cover my mouth and snicker.

Then, I regained my composure and looked at him expectantly, intending to listen to his opinion.

Anthony scratched his chin pensively.

"Is that so? When we first made the connection between the hexagram mark and the Dracula Clan, I had figured that Skylar was probably nobility.But never in my wildest dreams would I have expected that she's the vampire king's daughter!"

I nodded in agreement.

"I know.I can't believe it either, Anthony.I was shocked when I first heard it.But it's true.Skylar's the daughter of the vampire king and a she-wolf.Her vampire friend, Thomas, was actually hoping that Skylar would come back with him to meet the vampire king, Aldrich.Skylar refused though.She said she just wanted to live a peaceful life with Jerome and their baby on Rube Island."

Anthony sighed.

"I'm not surprised that that's what she decided, but I don't think it will be that simple.Once her identity is exposed, her relationship with Jerome will be tested again."

I shook my head and smiled knowingly.

"Anthony, you don't know them.No matter what happens, they'll definitely choose each other above all.After all, they've gone through a lot of pain and suffering already.I believe they'll get through this one together."

Anthony smiled back and stroked my hair gently.

"You're right, honey."

I leaned against Anthony's arm and said, "I've been wanting to visit them on Rube Island."

Anthony sighed gloomily.

"I'm so sorry that work has been really hectic.Can we go sometime after the problem's been resolved?"

I shook my head and clung to Anthony's arm, pouting like a spoiled child.

"It's okay, honey.I can go by myself.Skylar is about to give birth, and I need to be there for her.Let me go, okay? Please!"

"Alright, alright." Anthony acquiesced.

He knew he couldn't do anything to change my mind, and he couldn't say no to me whenever I acted like this.

"You can go ahead if you want, but I'll have some bodyguards accompany you.I can make the necessary arrangements."

I nodded eagerly.

"Okay! You're the best, Anthony!"

Anthony smiled and kissed me on the lips.

"You naughty girl."

After cuddling on the sofa for a while, I stretched out my index finger and drew circles on Anthony's chiseled chest.