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.

I hope you

face and burst

don't put the blame on

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

barely able to

can't lie to everyone

Mandy didn't even flinch as she

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

in shock, but seconds

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

should've known that was

please believe I wouldn't do

to speak calmly, but I was

Betty's POV: 

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

my eyes, she and Daniel were

other, and I thought

hope that they would get married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to

might have

all, I had

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

Daniel was adamant in saying that the

trusted he wouldn't

isn't Helen's

me intensely, his eyes

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

Mandy got into a heated

couldn't bear to watch them.Who should

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 our pack to find out who

how conflicted I was, the doctor stepped forward

sounds like

and made arrangements for my attendants

exhaustion immediately overtook me

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side to support

Betty, you should

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in

head and sank into the

everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for the results

massaged my forehead as he

couldn't help but look up

been a troublemaker, but now, his attitude

seemed that he still cared about

be considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We

off, but I knew what

it would be risky to

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