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

covered her face

don't put the blame on

who gave Helen the perfume.I was there when you gave

at Mandy murderously, barely

to everyone just because you

Mandy didn't even flinch as she

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

in shock, but seconds

like this? I was too naive to

should've known that was too

I wouldn't do anything to hurt

but I was trembling with

Betty's POV: 

was no accident, I never would have thought that our number one suspect

she and Daniel were a

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

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

might have ended up killing Marlon.I

had watched Mandy

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

Daniel was adamant in saying that the perfume came

trusted he wouldn't endanger his father for the sake

this really isn't Helen's

me intensely, his eyes red

I've never wronged you before.Don't you trust

got into

bear to watch them.Who should I

an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer, we can investigate every hospital and pharmacy in our pack

how conflicted I was, the

sounds like a

made arrangements for my attendants to investigate

was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and

"Mom, are you okay?"

to

should get some

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in no mood

head and sank into the

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

gently massaged my

but look

eldest son had always been a troublemaker, but

that he still

but both Helen and Mandy are suspects

but I knew what

it would be

to have Helen and Mandy locked