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

the blame on

gave Helen the perfume.I was there when

Mandy murderously, barely able to contain his

lie to everyone just because you like

even flinch as she continued to spout

meaningful look, she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he

seconds later, my shock turned into

frame me like this? I was too

known that was too good to be

believe I wouldn't

but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

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

eyes, she and Daniel were a perfect

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

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

might have

had watched Mandy

I believed her, because Mandy didn't have

adamant in saying that

he

this really isn't Helen's fault.I

at me intensely, his

before.Don't you trust me?"

Helen and Mandy got into

watch them.Who should I trust?

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

the doctor stepped forward

like

made arrangements for my attendants to investigate the

was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

and Grace hurried to my side to support

you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in no mood to

and sank into the sofa

have everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for the results of

my

help but look

son had always been a

that he still cared

but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We can't let them

off, but I knew what

murderer was among us, it

think it would be best to have Helen and