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

covered her face and

don't put the

It was you who gave Helen

barely able to

everyone just because

Mandy didn't even flinch as

look, she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and

seconds later, my

this? I was

known that was

I wouldn't do anything to

tried to speak calmly, but

Betty's POV: 

Marlon's death was no accident, I never would have thought that

my eyes, she and Daniel were

see that they deeply loved each other,

would get married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to teach her the

never crossed my mind that she might have

had

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

adamant in saying that

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

this really isn't Helen's fault.I

at me intensely, his eyes red with

you trust me?" Mandy asked in a

got

to watch them.Who should I

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 to find out

was, the doctor stepped forward and madea

sounds like a good

and made arrangements for my attendants to investigate the

exhaustion immediately

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to my side

should get some

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in

shook my head and sank into the

have everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for

massaged my forehead as he

help but look up at

had always been a troublemaker, but now, his attitude

that he still cared about Marlon

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

voice trailed off, but

murderer was among us, it would be risky to let

best to have Helen and Mandy locked