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 and

the blame on the

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

barely

everyone

even flinch as she continued to

to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe he's just

in shock, but seconds later, my shock turned into

frame me like this? I

should've known that was too good to

 "Luna Betty, please believe I wouldn't do anything to hurt

speak calmly, but

Betty's POV: 

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

my eyes, she and Daniel were

loved each other, and I thought

that they would get married as soon as

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

all, I had watched Mandy grow

then I believed her, because Mandy

in saying that the perfume

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

really isn't Helen's fault.I

me intensely,

you trust me?"

and Mandy got into

couldn't bear to watch them.Who should I trust?

to find out the real murderer, we can investigate

the doctor stepped forward

like a

and made arrangements for my attendants to investigate

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook

"Mom, are you okay?"

to my side to

should get

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in

head and sank into the sofa

disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for the results of Dad's

my

but look up at

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

that he still cared about Marlon and

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

voice trailed off, but I knew what

murderer was among us, it would be risky to let

I think it would be best to have Helen