Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved novel Chapter 343

Jennifer's POV: 

After dinner, Anthony personally arranged Austin and Caroline's accommodations.

When we dropped them off at their residence, Elizabeth, Anthony, and I stood by the door and said goodnight to Austin and Caroline.

"Austin, I will hold a meeting with the elders tomorrow to discuss your expedition.I plan to place the most elite troops under your command.You'll be sent to the border of the Red Sun Pack.They're the pack closest to the vampires’ territory, so they need support the most," Anthony told his brother before leaving.

"Thank you for giving me the chance to redeem myself.Anthony, I won't let you down.I will come back victorious," Austin vowed seriously.

"Thank you, Anthony.Thank you for giving us this opportunity."

Caroline also expressed her gratitude, her eyes red from crying.

As they were talking, Elizabeth took the sleeping Alice from a maid's arms and handed her to Caroline with a soft smile.

"Here.You take care of Alice.I think what she needs most now is maternal love."

Caroline looked into her daughter's eyes lovingly and kissed her on the forehead.

"Thank you so much, Mom.I'll take good care of her, I promise."

"I really don't know how to thank you, Anthony."

Austin scratched his head in embarrassment.

"You're my brother.Of course I'll help you when you need it,"

Anthony smiled gently and shook Austin's hand firmly.

"Thanks again.Good night!"

Austin mumbled hurriedly, his face turning red.Then he pulled Caroline and Alice into the room and closed the door.

Anthony frowned and scratched his head, not unlike the way Austin did just now.

"Did I say something wrong?" I shook my head and chuckled.

"No, I don't think so.Austin's just shy.Maybe he isn't used to the way you're treating him now."

"He'll get used to it one day," Elizabeth said with a knowing smile.

Then, Anthony and I escorted Elizabeth back to her room.

She took Anthony's hand and said carefully, "Anthony, take care of Jennifer, do you understand? She's most likely traumatized from what happened on the island.Even I don't dare to recall what happened when the boat was suddenly overturned.It was all too terrible.Although the doctor said that she's fine, please pay more attention to her.She's pregnant after all."

"I will, Mom," Anthony replied firmly.

"I want her to be safe, more than anyone else."

After Elizabeth closed the door behind her, Anthony and I finally retired to our own room.

But before getting ready for bed, I rifled through the closet to select a suit for Anthony to wear at the elders' meeting tomorrow.

As I was placing a crisp gray suit on the hanger, Anthony hugged me from behind and said, "Just let the maids do it, honey.Don't move.Let me hug you for a while."

Feeling Anthony's breath on my neck, I felt ticklish.I giggled and sighed.

"Anthony, I think Austin's changed completely.He has become brave and noble."

"Yes, it seems that love and family affection have changed him." Anthony gently nibbled on my ear.

"If Austin can successfully drive the vampires out of our territory, we won't need to send Skylar to negotiate with them.After all, I don't want to disturb Skylar's peaceful life."

"But war is so cruel.I can't help but worry about Austin.If something bad happens to him, Caroline will definitely break down." I sighed.

"She loves him so much now and views him as her whole world."

"Don't worry.I know my brother," Anthony said in a low voice.

"Even back then, he was an excellent soldier.Otherwise, Dad wouldn't have taken him with him to the battlefield."

"I suppose you're right." I nodded and smiled.

"Let me call Jerome and inform him about what has happened.” As I spoke, I took out my phone and dialed my brother's number.

Jerome's POV:

 I was busy cleaning the house when my phone suddenly rang.It was Jennifer.

"Hey, Jennifer.What's up?"

Despite trying to sound calm, my heart started to beat against my chest.I couldn't help but have a bad feeling about this, especially given our last conversation.

"Hi, Jerome.Are you busy? There's something I need to talk to you about," Jennifer asked.