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.

you find Alpha

her face

put the blame on

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

Mandy murderously, barely able

lie to everyone just because you like

Mandy didn't even flinch as she continued to spout

turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he

in shock, but seconds later, my shock turned into

me like this? I was too naive to have thought she had

was

please believe I wouldn't do anything to

speak calmly, but I was trembling with

Betty's POV: 

thought that our number

she and Daniel were

each other, and

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

she might have

had watched Mandy

perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy

adamant in saying

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

this really isn't Helen's fault.I

intensely,

before.Don't you trust me?"

Mandy got into a

to watch

it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real

conflicted I was, the doctor stepped

like a good

made arrangements for my attendants

exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to my side to support

Betty, you should get

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no mood

head and sank

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

my forehead

but look up

always been a troublemaker, but now, his

he still cared about

be considerate, but both

but I knew what she

us, it would be risky

have Helen and Mandy locked up