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 find Alpha Marlon's

her face and

the blame on

drop the act! It was you who gave

murderously, barely able to contain

You can't lie to everyone just because you

Mandy didn't even flinch as she continued to

"Helen is Daniel's mate, and he

but seconds later,

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

known that was too good to be

I wouldn't do anything

to speak calmly, but I

Betty's POV: 

Marlon's death was no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect would end up

my eyes, she and Daniel

could see that they deeply loved each other,

married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to teach her the ways of being the

might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt

all, I had

perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy didn't have any

was adamant in saying that the

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

isn't

at me intensely, his eyes

wronged you before.Don't you trust me?"

and Mandy got into

couldn't bear to watch

find out the real murderer, we can investigate every hospital and pharmacy in our pack to find out

how conflicted I was, the

like a

and made arrangements for my attendants to investigate the

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

and Grace hurried to my side to

Betty, you should

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no mood to

head and sank into

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

my forehead as

help but look up at

a troublemaker, but

that he still

just trying to be considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We

voice trailed off, but I knew what she

murderer was among us, it would be risky to let

case, I think it would be best to have Helen and