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.

hope you find

covered her face and burst

the blame

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

Mandy murderously, barely able to

everyone just because you like

didn't even flinch as she continued to

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

shock, but seconds later, my shock

this? I was too naive to have thought she had turned over a new

that was too good

I wouldn't do anything to

calmly, but I was trembling with

Betty's POV: 

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 I thought she was a good

as to hope that they would get married as

crossed my mind that she might have ended up

I had watched Mandy

gift any perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy

Daniel was adamant in saying that the

youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger

this really isn't Helen's fault.I

intensely, his eyes red

Betty, I've never wronged you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked in a shrill

and Mandy got

couldn't bear to watch them.Who

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

was, the doctor stepped forward and madea

like

made arrangements for my

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side to support

you should

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no mood

shook my head and sank

not have everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your

my forehead as he

but look

been a troublemaker, but now, his attitude

he still cared about Marlon

just trying to be considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We can't

but

the murderer was among us, it would be risky to let everyone

it would be best to have Helen and