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.

Betty, I hope you

covered her face

don't put the blame on the

gave Helen the perfume.I was there when you gave

murderously, barely able to contain

to everyone just

as she

us a meaningful look, she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he

seconds

like this? I was too naive to

was

believe I wouldn't do anything to

but

Betty's POV: 

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

she and Daniel were a

each other, and I thought she

as to hope that they would get married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to teach her the ways of being the

my mind that she might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt very

all, I had watched Mandy grow

didn't gift any perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy didn't

Daniel was adamant in saying that the perfume came

to doubt my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger

isn't Helen's fault.I

looked at me intensely, his

before.Don't you trust me?"

and Mandy got into a

to watch

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

the doctor stepped forward and madea

sounds like

and made arrangements for my attendants to

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side to support

should get some

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in no mood to

head and sank into

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

gently massaged my forehead

help but look

son had always been a troublemaker, but now, his

still cared about

trying to be considerate, but both

voice trailed off, but I knew

among us, it would be risky to

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