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.

Betty, I hope you find Alpha Marlon's

face and burst

don't put the blame on the

the act! It was you who gave

Mandy murderously, barely able

to everyone just because

flinch as she continued

"Helen is Daniel's mate, and he

seconds

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

should've known that was too

Betty, please believe I wouldn't do

tried to speak calmly, but I

Betty's POV: 

was no accident, I never would have thought that our

my eyes, she and Daniel were a

they deeply loved each other, and I thought she was

would get married as soon as possible.I couldn't

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

I had

I believed her, because Mandy didn't have any reason

Daniel was adamant in saying that the perfume came

didn't want to doubt my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger his

really isn't

intensely, his

wronged you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked in a

Mandy got into

bear to watch them.Who should I trust?

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

the doctor stepped forward and madea

like a good

made arrangements for

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook

"Mom, are you okay?"

and Grace hurried to my side to support

should

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in

shook my head and sank into the

everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your

massaged my

but look up at him

had always been a troublemaker,

still cared about Marlon and

you're just trying to be considerate, but both Helen

but I

murderer was among us, it would be risky to

to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily while the investigation is