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 Alpha Marlon's

face and

the blame

who gave Helen the perfume.I was

murderously, barely able

can't lie to everyone just because you like

as she continued to spout

then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her

shock, but seconds

like this? I

that was

Betty, please believe I wouldn't

to speak calmly, but I

Betty's POV: 

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

and

other, and I

went so far as to hope that they would get married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to teach her

never crossed my mind that she might have ended up killing

all, I had watched

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

in saying that the perfume came

doubt my youngest son.I trusted he

this really isn't

at me intensely, his eyes red

you trust me?" Mandy asked in a shrill

and Mandy got into a

bear to watch

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

how conflicted I was, the doctor stepped forward

like a good

arrangements for my

was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to

should

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in

and sank

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

massaged my forehead as he

look

always been a troublemaker, but

still cared about Marlon and

just trying to be considerate, but both Helen

trailed off, but I knew what

us, it would be risky to let everyone

be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up