Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Chapter 340: Back To The Royal Palace 

Austin's POV:

After I decided to go back with Jennifer and Elizabeth, I went back to our bedroom to pack our things.As it turned out, Caroline and I didn't have a lot of things as we lived a simple life on the island.

However, after looking around our bedroom, I put the two palm-sized stone carvings into the suitcase.

After all, they were birthday gifts Caroline had given to me on my birthday on the island.

By the time I finished packing, the storm outside subsided and a warm ray of sunlight came in through the window, illuminating Caroline's beautiful face while she slept.

"Caroline..." I couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek.

"Honey, wake up. We are going back."

As soon as my lips touched Caroline, her eyelashes flickered for a moment before she opened her eyes.

"Austin..."

She looked at me in a daze and then sat up quickly.

"Where is Jennifer and Mom? Are they all right?"

I felt sorry to see Caroline react so anxiously, so I quickly pulled her into my arms to comfort her.

"Honey, don't worry.They are both fine.You saved them."

Caroline stared at me blankly for a long time before she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Oh, that's great, Austin.We've finally managed to make restitution.I don't know how I would face Anthony if

something bad had happened to Jennifer and Mom."

I smiled at her as I smoothed her hair.

"Nonsense! Forget about that, I have good news! Jennifer and Mom are so grateful for what you did that they agreed to bring us back to the royal palace with them.I've already packed our bags.We will be leaving soon."

"What?"

Needless to say, Caroline was startled.

"I don't know what to say.How did this happen?"

"Well, Mom forgave us once she found out that we saved her and Jennifer.There's no reason for you to worry.As long as we keep to ourselves when we get back, everything will be fine," I said seriously.

"Austin, you and Mom..."

Caroline looked at me with a stunned expression when she heard me address Elizabeth my mom.

"Mom and I have decided to put the past behind us.From now on, we will treat her with kindness and respect," I explained.

"That's great, Austin..."

Tears began to fall from her eyes as Caroline hugged me.

"To be honest, I don't want to live a luxurious life.I just want to take care of Alice and watch her grow up."

My heart was filled with warmth as we basked in the afterglow of love and joy.I also wanted nothing more than to see my daughter grow up.

After packing up, I took Caroline to see Elizabeth and Jennifer.They were very surprised and happy to see Caroline.

"Thank God, you are fine, my dear." Elizabeth looked at Caroline dotingly.

"Let's go! The plane is here to bring us back.Anthony has been informed of what happened here.He has no objections with me bringing you back to the royal palace." Caroline seemed delighted.

"Thank you, Mom!"

Soon, we got on the plane back to the royal palace.

I could sense Caroline's nervousness when she got on the plane, but I didn't know how to comfort her because I was nervous about going back to the royal palace as well.

I didn't know why I was feeling nervous.

After all, the royal palace was where I grew up.

Perhaps, I was afraid of having to face the hateful gazes of the people there.I knew that our return would surely create unrest.

But, it was a fair price to pay for my sins, wasn't it?

"Don't worry, Caroline.I'm sure Anthony will be happy to see you too."

Fortunately, Jennifer sat beside Caroline to ease her worries.

When the plane landed on the tarmac outside the palace, I felt my heart thumping inside my chest like a machine.I couldn't believe that I was really back.

The moment I got off the plane, I saw Anthony in a suit.

He was still as calm, reserved, and serious as I remembered.

"Welcome back, Austin." Anthony, unexpectedly, smiled at me.

I was stunned.

"Thank...thank you, Anthony," I stammered as I didn't know how to react at first.

A strong sense of guilt came over me and I lowered my head in shame.

"I...I know I shouldn't have come back.I...I just..."

"Hey, let's not talk about that now.I want to thank you for saving Mom and Jennifer."

Anthony held my hand and looked at me seriously.

"Jennifer means the world to me.Thank you for everything that you and Caroline did."

I felt a strong urge to burst into tears.Why was my brother always so considerate? How could I be so heartless to a man like him?

"You don't have to thank me.I'm sure that you would have done the same thing," I said firmly.

"I shouldn't have come back.I don't have the words to express how ashamed I am for what I did."

"Don't say that, Austin.You and Caroline saved Jennifer and Mom.You have earned your stay here!"

Elizabeth walked up to me.

"Right, Anthony?"

Anthony looked at me and nodded.

"Yes.I will not let your act of kindness go unrewarded.I will speak with the elders in person and ask them to reconsider your punishment."

I was so happy that I almost burst into tears, but I managed to compose myself.I opened my arms and gave Anthony a hug, just as I used to when we were young.

"You've become a benevolent king.Anthony, I'm really happy for you."

I was telling the truth.I used to hate Anthony because I was blinded by jealousy, but in truth, he had never done anything wrong to me.

"Thank you, Austin." Anthony smiled and looked at me up and down.

"Austin, you seem to have lost some weight."

I nodded and said, "I thought about a lot of things during my stay on the uninhabited island.I have finally come to realize just how stupid and ignorant I was in the past and how much trouble I had caused you."

"It's not too late to turn over a new leaf, Austin." Anthony looked at me.

"Besides, you're a marvelous lycan.I've always thought so."

I took a deep breath, afraid that Anthony would see me crying.

When I turned around, I saw Caroline staring at me.

She quickly walked over to Anthony with tears in her eyes and said, "Anthony, thank you for letting us come back.We will do everything we can to repay your kindness! How have you been?"

"I've been doing all right, thank you for asking.Well, we can talk about the old days later."

Jennifer walked up to us with a smile while we were talking.She pointed at a car driving towards us not far away. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

"Let's go back to the palace first.Anthony has arranged for doctors to come to the royal hospital to check on Caroline.'

"Thank you, Anthony," said Caroline.

Anthony nodded at both of us and said, "Let's go."

Soon, we all returned to the royal palace.

As soon as we arrived at the hall, several doctors in white lab coats rushed over to us with medical kits to run some tests on Caroline, Jennifer, and Elizabeth.

"I hope the doctors tell me that you re pregnant with the second baby," Elizabeth said, which made Caroline blush.

After a while, the chief doctor reported to Anthony respectfully, "There is nothing to worry about.The three ladies are doing well."

Anthony and I breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.We looked at each other and said, "That's great!"

"This calls for a celebration.Let s go to have dinner,"

Anthony suggested with a smile on his face.

"In honor of Caroline and Austin’s return, I have asked the maids to prepare a big feast."

Everyone seemed to be in high spirits.

We all changed our clothes in a hurry and went to the dining hall.

The moment Caroline and I set foot in the dining hall, a group of werewolves surrounded us.

My heart sank as I couldn't help but assume the worst.