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

put the blame

you who gave Helen the perfume.I was there

murderously, barely able

lie to everyone just because you like

Mandy didn't even flinch as she continued to spout

a meaningful look, she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe

seconds later, my shock turned into

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

known that was too good

wouldn't do

tried to speak calmly, but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

would have thought that our number one suspect would end up being

and

see that they deeply loved each other, and I thought

far as to hope that they would get married as soon

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

had watched Mandy grow

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

saying that the perfume came

my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't

this really isn't

me intensely, his eyes red with

Betty, I've never wronged you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked in a

and Mandy got

to watch them.Who should I

find

was, the doctor stepped

sounds like a

sighed and made arrangements for my attendants to investigate the

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to my side

Betty, you should get

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no mood

my head and sank

don't want to disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while

my forehead

but look

son had always been a troublemaker, but

he still

just trying to be considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We can't let them

off, but I knew

was among us, it

to have Helen and Mandy locked