Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Chapter 297: Meet Carl Again 

Carl's POV:

I knew I should've returned to my pack after the ceremony, but when I thought about Jennifer, I decided against it.I still wanted to find a chance to catch up with her.

After all, we hadn't seen each other for many years.

In addition, there were s pack-related affairs that hadn't been solved yet, so I figured it would be good to consult the king on these matters.

"Carl, what made you stay here?" Jennifer askedwith surprise.

Earlier, I had inquired about Jennifer's whereabouts from a maid.

It didn't takelong to find her, but unfortunately for me, she was accompanied by the king's mother.

"Oh, Jennifer, the White Lily Pack has only recently been established, and there are sproblems I want to discuss with the king.I hope you don't mind," I explained gently to Jennifer.

"Oh, I see.Carl, your pack is lucky to have you as their Alpha." Jennifer smiled atwith approval.

"You must be Mrs.Jones.Nice to meet you.I'm Alpha Carl of the White Lily Pack."

I bowed to Elizabeth with one hand on my chest.

To my surprise, Jennifer warmly introducedto Elizabeth.

"Well, Mom, this is the childhood friend I was talking about!" I raised my head in astonishment.

I didn't expect that Jennifer would talk aboutwith Elizabeth.Truth be told, I felt honored.Jennifer's enthusiasm warmed my heart.

Sure enough, our childhood friendship proved to be very precious not only to me, but to her as well.

"Nice to meet you, Alpha Carl.I have already heard about you from Jennifer."

Elizabeth nodded towith a smile.

"It's nice that you two were able to recognize each other after so many years."

Elizabeth's words madeeven happier.

"You know what, Mrs.Jones? I have been impressed by Jennifer since we were kids.She helpeda lot, so of course I didn't forget her.Actually, I've been looking for Jennifer for years now, hoping I would see her again.Luckily, we were able to meet again!"

Elizabeth smiled amiably.

"Jennifer is now the queen.She has a good relationship with my son, Anthony, and is pregnant with this child.You must be happy for her, aren't you?"

She looked atmeaningfully.

I figured she was hinting atto understand Jennifer's position and to keep my distance from her.I frowned slightly.

Perhaps Elizabeth heard that I had invited Jennifer to dance yesterday.

Why did everyone think that Jennifer shouldn't dance with me? Although it was a little rash ofto have invited her to dance, I didn't mean anything else by it.

She was the queen of this country, but she was also my childhood friend.

She was a free woman-—shouldn't be free from any restraints, despite her position? Couldn't a queen have a friend of the opposite sex? Recalling the hesitation on Jennifer's face last night, I figured that she must've been willing to dance with me, but she ended up declining due to the position she was in.

I could still remember how she loved dancing when we were still kids.

What a wonderful tthat was! I couldn't help recalling it from tto tover the years.

"Mrs.Jones, I'm really glad to see that the queen and the king are happy together."

I smiled at Elizabeth respectfully and then turned to Jennifer.

"I'm relieved to see how far you've come, Jennifer.However, I've been reminiscing about the past these days.I want to invite you to have dinner with me—as a friend, okay? I want to relive the good old days and catch up with you."

"Carl..." Jennifer averted her gaze hesitantly.

"She can't.The queen has an appointment today."

Just then, a majestic voice sounded from behind me.I turned around and saw Anthony looming over me.

Anthony's POV:

After my meeting, I went to look for Jennifer.Smiling to myself, I wondered what she had been up to since I left the bedroom.

Maybe she was checking the wedding gifts we had received.

She always did things very seriously.

I couldn't let her tire herself out.

But when I went back to our room, I found it empty.

After asking a maid, I found out that my mother had taken her to the garden.

Hearing that, I strode to the garden in high spirits.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived, I overheard Carl inviting Jennifer to dinner.

Why did this scumbag have to show up everywhere? First, he had the audacity to invite Jennifer to dance yesterday.

Now, he was even inviting her to dinner! Anger overwhelmed every fiber of my being.

I strode over to Jennifer and pulled her into my arms, staring coldly at that despicable Carl.

"I have an appointment with the queen tonight.We will have a candlelit dinner together."

It seemed that Carl wasn't expectingto interrupt.

With an embarrassed look, he stammered, "Oh, I'm sorry.It's my fault.We can make catch up some other day..."

I cut him off abruptly.

"The queen is not available.Not only today, but also tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.We are not as idle as you, who can afford to hang around the royal palace.Is there anything else? If not, then Jennifer and I will excuse ourselves now."

"Oh, Mr.Jones, it's not that I'm idle.In fact, there are sthings I want to discuss with you..."

Carl looked at Jennifer anxiously.

"And I just want to catch up with Jennifer." I sneered unhappily.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you.Jennifer and I just got married.We're probably going to go on a trip for our honeymoon.She won't have the tto talk about the good old days with you.If you want to discuss something with me, Alpha Carl, please letknow."

After saying that, I turned to Jennifer and my expression instantly softened.

"Let's go."

"I'm tired too.Let's go back."

My mother, who had been quiet this whole time, echoed my sentiment.

Jennifer nodded at Carl politely.

With an apologetic smile, she said, "Please excuse us, Carl.If you need to talk with Anthony, you can go straight to him."

Carl smiled awkwardly.

"I'm sorry.It's my fault, Mr.and Mrs.Jones.Anyway, I have something to deal with, so I too have to leave now."

I grunted in response.

"You'd better go back as soon as you finish dealing with the matters about your pack.Don't forget your duty as an Alpha."

"Yes, yes, you are right, Mr.Jones." Carl bowed humbly.

"I must first apologize for my invitation to the queen to dance yesterday.I drank too much and was not sober, so I was out of my mind.I didn't mean to offend anyone.I'm sorry, Mr.Jones."

"It's just a small matter.Jennifer and I won't take it to heart."

I waved my hand dismissively.

Carl was a sensible werewolf.I only hoped that he would keep his distance from Jennifer from now on.

Of course, there was no doubt in my mind that Jennifer loved me.

But Carl kept popping up out of nowhere, and the way he looked at her madefeel very uncomfortable.

Maybe it was because I cared too much about Jennifer that I was under the illusion that other men coveted her.Anyway, my queen was mine and no one else's.