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.

you find

face

put the

was you who gave Helen the perfume.I was there when

murderously, barely

can't lie to everyone

even flinch as she

turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe he's just defending

shock, but seconds later,

me like this? I was

known that was too good to be

Betty, please believe I wouldn't

speak calmly, but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

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

and Daniel were a perfect

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

as soon as possible.I couldn't wait to

mind that she might have ended

I had watched Mandy grow

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

in saying that

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

really isn't

at me intensely,

wronged you before.Don't you trust

Mandy got into a heated

to watch them.Who should I trust?

Betty, ephedrine hydrochloride is difficult to 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 to find out who

was, the doctor

sounds like a good

for

immediately overtook me

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side

Betty, you should get

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no

shook my head and sank into the sofa

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

my forehead as

help but look up at him

a troublemaker, but now,

he still cared about Marlon and

considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are

off, but I knew

us, it would be risky to

best to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily