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

her face and burst

the

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

at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain

to everyone just because

Mandy didn't even flinch as she

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

seconds later, my

I was too naive

should've known that was

believe I wouldn't do anything to hurt

calmly, but I was trembling with

Betty's POV: 

was no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect

she and Daniel

they deeply loved each other, and I thought she was

went so far as to hope that they would get married as soon

she might have

all, I had watched

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

in saying

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

this really isn't Helen's

me intensely,

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

Helen and Mandy got into

bear to watch them.Who

classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer, we

the

like a good

sighed and made arrangements for my

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my

should

Grace suggested gently.

passed away.I'm in no mood

shook my head and

your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for the results of

my forehead as

look up at him

eldest son had always been a troublemaker, but

seemed that he still

I know you're just trying to be considerate, but both

trailed off, but I

it would be

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