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

her face and

the blame on

act! It was you who gave Helen

at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain

to everyone just because you

Mandy didn't even flinch as she continued

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

in shock, but seconds later, my shock turned into

this? I was too naive to

was too

I wouldn't

speak calmly, but I

Betty's POV: 

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

she and Daniel were a

loved each other, and I thought she

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

she might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt

I had watched Mandy grow

she didn't gift any perfume, then I

in saying that the perfume

my youngest son.I trusted he

this really isn't Helen's fault.I

at me intensely, his eyes

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

and Mandy got into

to watch them.Who should

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

was, the doctor stepped forward and

sounds like a good

for my attendants to

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and

"Mom, are you okay?"

to my

you should

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in no mood

head and sank into

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

gently massaged my forehead

look

been a troublemaker,

still cared about Marlon and

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

trailed off, but I knew

murderer was among us, it would be risky

would be best to have Helen and