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.

Betty, I hope you

face and burst

don't put the blame

gave Helen the

glared at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain his

lie to everyone just

even flinch as she

to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe he's just defending

seconds

was a lunatic! How could she frame me like this? I was

should've known that was too good to be

believe I wouldn't

speak calmly, but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

found out that Marlon's death was no accident, I never would have thought that

my eyes, she and Daniel were a perfect

they deeply loved each other, and I thought she was

so far as to hope that they would get married as

never crossed my mind that she might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt

all, I had watched Mandy grow

gift any perfume, then I

saying that

doubt my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger his father for the sake of his

isn't Helen's

me intensely,

you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked in a shrill

Helen and Mandy got

watch them.Who should

to come by.Many hospitals have classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer, we can investigate every hospital and pharmacy in

the doctor

sounds like a

made arrangements for my attendants to

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I almost

"Mom, are you okay?"

to my side to support

you should

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in

my head and sank into the

want to disturb your rest.Let's all

massaged my

couldn't help but look

eldest son had always been a troublemaker,

seemed that he still cared about

but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We

but I

the murderer was among us, it would be risky

case, I think it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily while the investigation is still