Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Jennifer's POV:

Anthony and I walked out of the meeting hall hand in hand.l turned to Anthony expectantly and asked, "Honey, is there anything else you have to do now?"

The truth was, I just really wanted to be with him.We hadn't spent much time together in ages. Anthony was always so busy these days.I understood that the kingdom needed him, but I couldn't help but feel disappointed and frustrated.

Anthony looked at me with a knowing smile, as if he saw through what I was thinking.

He shook his head and said, "I have no other plans, now that the meeting's over.Let's do whatever you want to do today.I feel bad for ignoring you the past few days after all.”

I shook Anthony's arm.

"You've been busy working.How could you say that you've been ignoring me? I've been mentally prepared for times like this since the day I became your queen.But anyway, since you're free right now, let's go out for a walk."

Anthony's expression softened.

"Okay, honey."

However, now that we were the kingdom's king and queen, Anthony and I couldn't just go anywhere we pleased, unlike before.

After careful thought, I decided to walk around the capital.

We couldn't go too far after all.

I pulled out my phone to study the map of the capital.

"Let's go shopping at this mall.I heard that there's a new maternal and infant store there that has a good reputation.”

Anthony nodded and turned to his attendant.

"Go get a car ready.We are going to the shopping mall.”

As soon as the attendant left, an unexpected guest suddenly approached us.

"Please allow me to sincerely express my gratitude to you."

Carl held one hand on his chest and bowed to Anthony.

"Mr.Jones, you're a good king.If you didn't decide to help the White Lily Pack, I really don't know what I would've done.”

I was stunned. thought that Carl had left the royal palace by now.

Glancing worriedly at Anthony, I feared he would get jealous again, even though Carl was here to thank him.

Fortunately, Anthony simply smiled.

"It's my responsibility to protect my people.You're welcome, Alpha Carl."

I, on the other hand, didn't say a word.I figured that keeping silent at this time was the best way to deal with the situation.

Unexpectedly, Carl still didn't leave.

He continued enthusiastically, "I wish you and the queen good health, a happy marriage and forever happiness.I didn't mean to disturb you two..."

"Thank you and we wish you happiness as well,” Anthony replied curtly.

Fortunately, Carl didn't say anything more.

He bowed again, turned around, and left.

I finally let out a sigh of relief and leaned on Anthony's arm.

"Let's get out of here."

However, I felt a little off.

As we headed in the opposite direction, I couldn't help but look back, only to meet Carl's gaze behind me.His eyes were full of affection.

Shocked, I quickly looked away and picked up the pace.

Luckily, Anthony didn’t notice what just happened.

I couldn't help but feel depressed. didn't hate Carl just because he liked me.

It was up to him whether to like me or not.

I couldn't control his mind after all, but everything he did caused me a lot of trouble.I sighed heavily.l just hoped that Carl would start a new life in his pack and stop dreaming about me. Soon, Anthony's attendant arrived with the car.

All my troubles seemed to melt away as I began to enjoy my time with Anthony.

The private car zipped through the city, all the way to the capital square.

Anthony and I got out of the car, talking and laughing as we walked towards the mother and baby shop I talked about earlier.

The store was huge, and it carried a wide range of products, from children’s clothes, books, and toys to maternal clothing and accessories.

Anthony and I strolled around the shop hand in hand, curious to see everything they had to offer. Gradually, our shopping cart was filled to the brim.

"Anthony, do you think we're having a boy or a girl?"

While pushing the shopping cart, I touched my belly gently.

It wasn't bulging so obviously yet, but I always felt as though I could feel the baby's heartbeat. "I'm hoping it's a girl, just like you."

Anthony gently stroked my hand.

"I'll make sure she's the happiest princess in the world.”

With a contented smile, I rested my head on Anthony's shoulder.

"I'm fine with the baby's gender.I want to start buying clothes for the baby, but I don't know whether to buy boy or girl clothes..."

Anthony glanced at the children’s clothes hanging on the shelf and slipped his hands into his pockets.

"Then get both." I grinned from ear to ear.

"If you say so!"

Then, Anthony and I began to rifle through the racks of baby clothes.

There were so many different styles, each one unique yet beautiful.

I pushed the shopping cart around, overwhelmed by all the choices

"All the clothes are beautiful," I whined.

"I don't know which ones to pick. Anthony, what do you think?"

Unexpectedly, Anthony just smiled and slipped his arm around my waist.

"Just buy them all."

After saying that, Anthony waved at a nearby shop assistant.

"We want all the children’s clothes here.”

The shop assistant's eyes went wide with shock and excitement.

"Okay, sir.Please wait a moment!"

The shop assistant flew to the counter before finishing her words, as though she was scared that Anthony would go back on his word.

I looked at Anthony in disbelief.

"Anthony, did I hear you wrong? Did you just say that you'll buy all of the clothes here? Honey, that's way over the top!"

Anthony smiled and shrugged.

"It's just clothes, honey.It's no big deal for me, let alone our future princess.Or prince,” he added hurriedly.

"But...but what if they grow out of them before they get to wear them all?"

I was still a little hesitant.I might've been the queen of the Osman Kingdom now, but I still wanted to be frugal.

Anthony took my hand and gently said, “Then change their clothes every day and choose your favorite clothes from there.If they can't wear them all, then we'll donate the rest to the children in need.Don't worry about these things.Honey, as king, I have the ability to give you and our child all the best things.”

Well, he was right.

Even if he wasn't a king, his businesses and oil chains were enough to fund a carefree live for several lifetimes.

"Okay, then," I said excitedly.

"Let's buy them all!"

Anyway, shopping with no limit was always a pleasant thing.

The shop assistants quickly took action together and proceeded to take down one of each of the baby clothes’ styles and piled them into shopping carts.

Soon, more than a dozen shopping carts were filled with baby clothes.

Seeing this, I felt distressed again.

"Anthony, we can't take all of them!"

Anthony chuckled and ruffled my hair gently.

"Then just ask the attendant to send them back.Jennifer, we don't lack help.”

I smiled awkwardly and tucked my hair behind my ear embarrassedly.l guessed I was being silly. As the king, Anthony did have many men at his disposal

Finally, all the baby clothes were piled into the shopping carts.

Anthony led me to the counter to pay the bill.He took out a shiny black card and handed it to the girl at the cashier.

"I'll pay with this.”

The shop assistant quickly took the black card with both hands.

As she swiped the card, she shot me an envious smile.

"Your husband is so good to you, ma'am!"

I lowered my head shyly, but I felt touched in my heart.She was right.

Anthony was really good to me.He was not only a capable husband, but also considerate one.

If I had been told that years ago, I would've laughed at the thought of landing such a mate.

I looked at Anthony lovingly, vowing to repay him with the same kind of love in my own way.