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

face

the blame on

was you who gave Helen the perfume.I

at Mandy murderously, barely able to contain his

You can't lie to everyone just

flinch as she continued to spout

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

gasped in shock, but seconds later, my

How could she frame me like this? I was too naive to have thought she had turned over a

known that was too good to be

 "Luna Betty, please believe I wouldn't do anything to

to speak calmly, but I was

Betty's POV: 

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

eyes, she and Daniel were

other, and I thought

that they would get married as soon

my mind that she might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt very

I had watched Mandy

perfume, then I believed her, because Mandy

adamant in saying that the perfume

youngest son.I trusted he wouldn't endanger

this really isn't Helen's

me intensely, his eyes

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

Helen and Mandy got into a heated

to watch them.Who

to find

I was, the doctor stepped forward and madea

sounds like

and made arrangements for my attendants to investigate

that was settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

Grace hurried to

Betty, you should

Grace suggested gently.

passed away.I'm in

head and sank into the sofa

disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting

gently massaged my forehead as he

couldn't help but look up

a troublemaker, but now, his attitude

that he still cared about

know you're just trying to be considerate, but both

voice trailed off, but I knew what

the murderer was among us, it would be risky to let

have Helen and Mandy locked up temporarily while the