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 find

covered her face and burst into

put the blame on

the act! It was you who gave Helen

barely able to contain his

everyone just because

even flinch as she continued

"Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves

seconds later, my shock turned

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

should've known that was too good

Betty, please believe I wouldn't do

calmly, but I was

Betty's POV: 

no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect would end up being Helen.I

she and Daniel were

other, and

as to hope that they would get married as soon as possible.I couldn't wait

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

had watched Mandy grow

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

Daniel was adamant in saying that

my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger his father for

isn't Helen's

me intensely, his eyes red

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

Helen and Mandy got into

couldn't bear to watch

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

I was, the

sounds like a good

sighed and made arrangements for my attendants to investigate

was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I almost

"Mom, are you okay?"

to my side to support

Betty, you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no mood to

shook my head and sank

want to disturb your rest.Let's

gently massaged my forehead as

help but look up

son had always been a troublemaker, but

that he still cared about Marlon and

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

trailed off, but I knew what

among us, it would be risky to

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