Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Helen's POV: 

Completely stunned by Betty's question, I had no idea how to answer her.I never expected Mandy would deny ever having given me the perfume.

This whole time, I thought that she unintentionally bought a perfume that happened to contain ephedrine hydrochloride.

Just when I thought she was going to clear my name, she further dragged it through the mud.

I felt utterly helpless! I looked up at Betty, only to find that the way she looked back at me was not as friendly as it used to be.

Instead, I saw confusion and worse doubt.

God! At a loss, I warily stepped back.

Even though I didn't mean to, I felt immensely guilty knowing that it was my perfume that killed Marlon.

It was gifted to me, and I happened to love the scent, so I used it all the time.

So, I indirectly killed Daniel's father.

"Luna Betty, I...I..."

I wanted to defend myself, but I didn't know how.I stole a glance at Mandy, who was standing next to me.

Was it just me or did she look like she was smirking? In that moment, I realized I had fallen into a trap.

It all clicked.

I was careless and thought that Mandy had given me that gift because she sincerely wished the best for us.

Little did I know that it was all part of her plan to implicate me.

But why? What was her motivation? Marlon was the Alpha of the pack.

His death benefitted no one and was a huge loss for the Black Stone Pack.

So why would Mandy want to poison him? I couldn't figure it out, and moreover, I had no evidence.

My mind was in a mess.

I wanted to cry, but no tears came.

"Mom, I swear on my life that Helen is innocent.She would never do anything to hurt Dad.Why would she?"

Daniel suddenly stepped forward, standing in between me and Betty.

He slipped his hand into mine, which made me feel a small sense of comfort.

Daniel! Only he trusted me! Despite the allegations against me, he stubbornly stayed by my side.

I was so moved that tears welled up in my eyes.

I wanted to throw my arms around him and simply cry, but I couldn't.

you

face and

the blame

drop the act! It was you who gave Helen the perfume.I was there when you gave

Mandy murderously, barely able to contain

You can't lie to everyone just because you like

even flinch as

turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her

in shock, but seconds later,

could she frame me like this? I was too naive to have thought she had turned

known that was too good

Betty, please believe I wouldn't do anything to hurt your

speak calmly, but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

out that Marlon's death was no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect would end

she and

other, and I thought she was

married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to teach her the ways of

she might

all, I had watched Mandy

any perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy didn't have any reason to

was adamant in saying that the perfume came

want to doubt my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger his father for

this really isn't

at me intensely, his eyes red with

I've never wronged you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked in a shrill

got into

bear to watch

Betty, ephedrine hydrochloride is difficult to come by.Many hospitals have classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real

conflicted I was, the doctor stepped forward

like a

for my attendants

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I almost

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to my side to support

Betty, you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

passed away.I'm

shook my head and sank

why not have everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your rest.Let's all

gently massaged my forehead as

but look up at him

a

seemed that he still cared

just trying to be considerate, but both Helen and

trailed off, but I knew

us, it would be

I think it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up