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.

you find Alpha Marlon's

her face

don't put the

was you who gave

murderously, barely able to

You can't lie to everyone just because

didn't even flinch as she continued to

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

in shock, but seconds later, my shock

How could she frame me like this? I was too naive to have

that was too good

believe I wouldn't do

tried to speak calmly, but I

Betty's POV: 

I never would have thought that our number one suspect would end up being

and Daniel were a perfect

deeply loved each other, and I thought

as soon as possible.I couldn't wait

never crossed my mind that she might

had watched Mandy grow

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

Daniel was adamant in saying that the perfume came from

want to doubt my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger his father for the sake

really isn't Helen's fault.I

at me intensely, his eyes red

before.Don't you trust

Helen and Mandy got into a heated

couldn't bear to watch them.Who should I

is difficult to come by.Many hospitals have classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer, we can investigate every hospital and pharmacy in our pack to find out who

I was, the doctor stepped

sounds like a good

arrangements for

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I almost

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my

should get some

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no

head and sank into

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

massaged my forehead as

help but look up at

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

still

both

trailed off, but I knew what

among us, it would be risky to let

would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked