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

don't put the

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

murderously, barely able to contain his

to everyone

flinch as she continued to

tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very

seconds later,

She was a lunatic! How could she frame me like this? I was too naive to have thought she had turned

was

wouldn't do anything

to speak calmly, but I was

Betty's POV: 

I never would have thought that our number one suspect would

she and Daniel were a perfect

could see that they deeply loved each other, and

married as soon as possible.I

my mind that she might have

all, I had watched Mandy grow

gift any perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy

Daniel was adamant in saying that

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

really isn't Helen's fault.I

intensely, his eyes red

you trust me?" Mandy asked in a shrill

Helen and Mandy got

watch them.Who should I

it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the

how conflicted I was, the

like a good

and made arrangements for

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side

you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm

head and sank into the sofa

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

gently massaged my forehead

help but look

son had always been a troublemaker, but

he still cared about Marlon

you're just trying to be considerate, but both

but I knew

us, it would be

think it would be best to have Helen and