Jennifer's POV:
When I woke up the next morning, I checked my phone and found a message from Carl.My heart
skipped a beat.I had been crystal! clear with him the night before.
How could he text me again? Fortunately, when I read through the message, I realized that he was
actually saying goodbye to me.
It was sent hours earlier.
He said that he was going to take a plane back to his pack.
I figured that he must've arrived at the White Lily Pack by now.I couldn't help but feel surprised at his
abrupt departure.
Just then, I felt Anthony's arms slip around my waist.
"What's the matter, honey?" Anthony asked with a yawn when he saw how worried I looked.
"Anthony, Carl flew back to his pack last night!" I said.
Anthony's expression didn't show any surprise.
"I know.I also received a message from Carl."
"Oh."
It turned out that Carl had also told Anthony.
I sighed.
"Now that Carl has returned to his pack, it's unlikely we'll ever meet again.Well, maybe that's a good
thing.I hope he'll find the right girl."
Anthony shrugged nonchalantly.
"It's good that Carl has left.He would've felt worse if he kept seeing how happy we were here."
I stuck out my tongue at him like a spoiled child.
"You're so mean, Anthony."
Anthony turned and reached for his phone on the night stand to reply to Carl.
I leaned over to peek at what he was typing and found that Anthony's message was very sincere.
"I wish you a happy life.Thank you for attending my wedding, Alpha Carl."
"Anthony, you're such a kindhearted and open-minded king,"
I praised Anthony with a smile, cupping his cheek and leaning in for a light kiss.
"Honey, can you take the day off? You've been so busy recently.I'm worried you'll exhaust yourself."
Anthony smiled but shook his head.
'I'm sorry, Jennifer.Although I want to stay with you, I have several important meetings to attend to
today."
Hearing this, I had no choice but to let him climb out of bed.
"Anthony, why are you so busy recently? Is something wrong?"
Anthony looked at me seriously.
He seemed to hesitate, but decided to come clean on second thought.
"The borders of several packs are being harassed by vampires.The situation is a bit tricky, so I need to
discuss potential solutions with the elders.Most of my meetings today are related to this issue."
After listening to Anthony's explanation, I shook my head and sighed.
"You've barely rested ever since you became the king.Anthony, I'm worried you'll burn yourself out."
"Don't worry, honey.I'm a strong man.Didn't you know that?"
Anthony patted me on the head affectionately.
"Trust me, Jennifer.I'll take care of everything.But I'm sorry I've been too busy to accompany you.I
promise I'll make it up to you soon."
I shook my head immediately.
"Don't worry about me, Anthony.I'm your queen after all.I should stand by you at all times, especially
when it comes to your work."
As I spoke, I got out of bed and took out Anthony's suit from the closet.Then, I walked to him and
helped him put it on.
"Come back as soon as you can.I'll be waiting for you here, honey."
"Okay, babe."
Anthony gave me one more affectionate look before turning around to leave.
With Anthony gone, I went to the dining room and had breakfast alone.
Then, I rushed to the study.I planned to deal with the Rainbow Pack''s affairs since Anthony was gone
for the day.
After all, I felt as though I hadn't been fulfilling my obligation as Alpha of the pack recently.
After getting settled in the study, I called for a remote meeting with Tony and Simon.
It didn't take long before both elders joined the video call, and they started reporting to me about the
pack''s situation.
That whole morning, I discussed with and instructed the two elders how to deal with the pack's affairs
while I was away.
Skylar's POV:
Time seemed to pass quickly here on Rube Island.
On days I felt as though I had nothing to do, I would accompany Jerome out for a walk or busy myself
with some book.
Jerome kept telling me that this kind of lifestyle was good for the baby, but as the days started to feel
the same, I grew bored.
Whenever I felt bored, I would try calling Jennifer.
She always kept me company, even though it was just on the phone.
But it took me a while before I got through to her today.
When Jennifer finally answered the phone, she whispered, "Sorry, Skylar.I'm in a meeting with Elder
Tony and Elder Simon.I can't talk right now.I'll call you later when I'm free."
"Never mind.Jennifer, go focus on your work.But don't exhaust yourself, okay?" I sighed.
"This is all my fault.If it weren't for me and Jerome, you wouldn't have been placed in such a difficult
position."
I felt guilty from the bottom of my heart.
It was because of me that Jennifer had no choice but to shoulder the heavy burden of being the Alpha
of the Rainbow Pack.
"I'm fine, Skylar," Jennifer said lightheartedly.
"There are two elders who are helping me run the pack.I just need to coach them remotely every day."
"If you say so...Anyway, I won't take up any more of your time.Go back to your meeting.Take care,
Jennifer! You're pregnant, remember?" I said hurriedly.
Then, Jennifer sighed heavily.
"I'm fine, Skylar.It's Anthony I'm worried about.He has been so busy these days.I heard that vampires
have begun to harass the borders of some werewolf packs recently, so Anthony has been in meetings
nonstop to discuss countermeasures."
"Everything's going to be fine," I said in an effort to comfort her.
"But anyway, goodbye, Jennifer.I won't bother you anymore."
"Bye, Skylar!"
Jennifer hung up the phone.
After getting off the call, I sank into a chair and stared at my phone blankly.
The news Jennifer mentioned just now made me very sad.
Why did werewolves and vampires always fight like this? Why couldn't we just live in harmony? Ever
since I found out that I carried the vampire bloodline in my body, I had started to hope that vampires
and werewolves could coexist in peace.
My parents were able to do that, right? One of them was a vampire, and the other was a werewolf.
And together, they had me.
Lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice Jerome come in.
"What's on your mind, Skylar?"
His voice brought me back to reality.
"I just got off the phone with Jennifer. She said that vampires have started harassing werewolf territory
recently.I always feel bad when I hear news like this.Why do they always have to fight?"
At a loss, Jerome sat beside me and smiled bitterly.
"Don't dwell on those things, honey.It's not good for you."
I shook my head dejectedly.
"Jennifer and Anthony are so busy lately.It makes me feel bad, like we shouldn't be living such a
leisurely life here, but I don't know how to help them."
Jerome tucked my hair behind my ear gently.
"I also want to help them, but we've been put in an awkward position.I think that, as long as we don't
cause them any trouble, that's the best we can do for them."
I nodded wordlessly, knowing that what Jerome said was reasonable.
We were stewing in this helpless feeling when the doorbell suddenly rang.
Jerome stood up to check who was there.
"Who are you looking for? Are you from an insurance company? We're not interested—"
Unexpectedly, before Jerome could finish his sentence, he opened the door and found Thomas
standing on the porch.
"Hey, Jerome! How have you been these days? Sorry to drop by unannounced.I was in the area and
decided to drop by for a quick hello."
Thomas held up a bag of refreshments.
"I didn't know what you liked, Skylar, so I bought a lot of flavors.I hope you'll like it!"
Jerome and I exchanged surprised glances.We didn't expect that Thomas would actually come to us.
"Please come in, Thomas.Welcome to our home.You must stay for lunch."
I shot Jerome a meaningful wink.
"Yes, please do, Thomas.I'll cook some of my specialties.Sit down and make yourself at home,"
Jerome added hurriedly.
"Skylar, please keep Thomas company.I'll slice us some fruits."
I nodded and gave Thomas a warm, welcoming smile.
Although I didn't know why Thomas had come here, Jerome and I would be gracious hosts since he
had saved me.
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