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

her face and

the blame on the

was you who gave Helen the perfume.I was there

glared at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain

You can't lie to everyone just because

flinch as she continued

"Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe he's

gasped in shock, but seconds later, my

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

was

please believe I wouldn't do

but I

Betty's POV: 

have thought that our number one suspect would end

eyes, she and Daniel were a perfect

they deeply loved each other, and I thought she was a

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

crossed my mind that she might

all, I had watched

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

in saying that the perfume came from

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

really isn't Helen's

me intensely,

you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked in

Mandy got into a heated

couldn't bear to watch them.Who should

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

conflicted I was, the doctor stepped forward and madea

like a good

for my

exhaustion immediately overtook

"Mom, are you okay?"

to my side to support

Betty, you should get

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in no mood to

my head and sank into

disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting

my

look up at

had always been a troublemaker,

that he still cared

to be considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are

but I knew

us, it would be risky

case, I think it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily while the investigation is still