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 into

put the blame

drop the act! It was you who gave Helen the

glared at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain his

You can't lie to everyone just because you like

as

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

seconds

this? I was too naive to have thought she had

that was too good to

believe I wouldn't do anything to hurt

calmly, but

Betty's POV: 

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

my eyes, she and Daniel were a perfect

see that they deeply loved each other, and I thought

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

that she might have ended up killing Marlon.I

I had watched Mandy grow

I believed her, because Mandy didn't

was adamant in saying that the perfume came

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

really isn't Helen's

at me intensely,

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

and Mandy got into

couldn't bear to watch

find out the real murderer, we can

how conflicted I was, the doctor stepped forward and

sounds like a

made arrangements for my attendants to investigate the

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I almost

"Mom, are you okay?"

and Grace hurried to my side to

should

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no

and sank into

want to disturb your rest.Let's all

gently massaged my forehead

but look

been a troublemaker, but now,

still cared about Marlon

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

but I knew what she

murderer was among us, it would be

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