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.

I hope you find

covered her face

don't put the blame on the

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

at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain

to everyone just because you

Mandy didn't even flinch as she continued to spout

meaningful look, she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is Daniel's mate, and he loves her very much.Maybe he's just defending

seconds later, my shock

this? I was too naive to have thought she had turned over a

was too good to

believe I wouldn't do anything

calmly, but I was trembling

Betty's POV: 

thought that our number one suspect would end up being Helen.I had always liked

eyes, she and

that they deeply loved each other, and

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

my mind that she might have ended up killing

had watched Mandy

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

in saying

youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger his

isn't Helen's

looked at me intensely, his eyes

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

and Mandy got into a heated

watch them.Who

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

how conflicted I was, the doctor

sounds like a good

for my attendants

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I almost

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to my side to

Betty, you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

away.I'm in no

shook my head and sank

not have everyone leave? We don't want to disturb your

my

look up at him

been a troublemaker, but

seemed that he still cared about Marlon and

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

voice trailed off, but I

it would be risky

case, I think it would be best to have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily