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

covered her face and burst

put the blame on the

the act! It was you who gave

Mandy murderously, barely able to

can't lie to everyone just because you like

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 he's just

seconds later,

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

was

I wouldn't do anything to hurt

to speak calmly, but

Betty's POV: 

never would have thought that our number one suspect would end up being

eyes, she and

that they deeply loved each other, and I thought she

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

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

all, I had

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

was adamant in saying that the perfume

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

isn't Helen's

me intensely, his eyes red

you trust me?" Mandy asked in

and Mandy got into a

bear to watch them.Who

to find out the real murderer, we can investigate every hospital and

conflicted I was, the doctor stepped

like a

for my attendants

exhaustion immediately overtook me

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to

Betty, you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

passed away.I'm in

head and

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

massaged my forehead as

but look up

eldest son had always been a troublemaker, but

he still cared

both Helen and Mandy are

voice trailed off, but

the murderer was among us, it

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