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

covered her face and burst

the blame on the

the act! It was you who gave Helen the perfume.I was there

at Mandy murderously, barely able

everyone just because you

flinch as she continued

she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen

seconds later, my shock

I was too naive to

was

Betty, please believe I wouldn't do anything to hurt your

to speak calmly, but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

we found out that Marlon's death was no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect would end up

eyes, she and

other, and I thought she was

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

she might have ended up

all, I had watched Mandy

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

in saying

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

isn't Helen's

looked at me intensely, his

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

and Mandy got

bear to watch them.Who should I trust?

to come by.Many hospitals have classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer,

I was, the

sounds like a

for my attendants to investigate the

was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook

"Mom, are you okay?"

to my side

you should

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in no

head and

your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for the results

my forehead

help but look up at

eldest son had always been a troublemaker,

he still cared about Marlon and

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

but I

it would be risky to let

just in case, I think it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily