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

her face and burst into

don't put the

drop the act! It was you who gave

at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain his

everyone just

as she continued

said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe he's

seconds later, my

this? I was

known that was too

please believe I wouldn't

to speak calmly, but I was trembling with

Betty's POV: 

thought

eyes, she and Daniel were a

deeply loved each other, and I thought

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

never crossed my mind that she might have ended up

I had watched Mandy

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

adamant in saying that the perfume came from

want to doubt my youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger

this really isn't Helen's

at me intensely, his eyes

Betty, I've never wronged you before.Don't you trust me?" Mandy asked

Mandy got into

to watch

find out the real

how conflicted I was, the doctor stepped

like a

made arrangements for my attendants to

immediately overtook me

"Mom, are you okay?"

and Grace hurried to my side to support

you should

Grace suggested gently.

has just passed away.I'm in

head and sank into the

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

gently massaged my forehead

look up at

eldest son had always been a troublemaker, but now, his attitude

still cared about Marlon

trying to be considerate, but both Helen and Mandy are suspects now.We can't let

off, but I knew

it would be risky to

case, I think it would be best to have