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 find Alpha

face and burst into

don't put the blame on

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

barely able to contain

lie to everyone just

as she continued to spout

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

seconds later, my

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

that was

wouldn't

speak calmly, but I was

Betty's POV: 

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

and Daniel were

other, and I thought she was a good

married as soon as possible.I couldn't

that she might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt

had watched Mandy grow

any perfume, then I believed her, because

in saying that the

trusted he wouldn't endanger his father for the

isn't

at me intensely, his eyes red with

wronged you before.Don't you trust

Mandy got into

to watch them.Who should I trust?

illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer, we can investigate

the doctor stepped

like a

made arrangements for my

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side to

you should

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in no

head and

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

gently massaged my forehead as he

help but look up at him

had always been a troublemaker, but now, his attitude had

that he still cared

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

voice trailed off, but I knew

among us, it would be risky to let

it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily while the investigation is