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

the blame on

the act! It was you who gave

Mandy murderously, barely able

everyone just because

even flinch as she continued to

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

but seconds later, my shock turned into

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

known that was too good

I wouldn't do anything to hurt your

but I

Betty's POV: 

death was no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect would end up being Helen.I

she and Daniel

they deeply loved each other, and I thought she was

would get married as soon

my mind that she might have

had watched

then I believed her, because Mandy didn't

saying that

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

this really isn't Helen's

me intensely, his eyes red

before.Don't you

Helen and Mandy got into

couldn't bear to watch them.Who should

difficult to come by.Many hospitals have classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out

I was, the doctor stepped forward

sounds like a

made arrangements for my attendants to investigate

was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to

should get

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm

my head and sank

We don't want to disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while

gently massaged my forehead

look up at

a troublemaker, but now, his

seemed that he still

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

voice trailed off, but

murderer was among us, it would

think it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked