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

her face and burst into

put the blame on the

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

murderously, barely able to contain his

can't lie to everyone just because

Mandy didn't even flinch as she continued

meaningful look, she then turned to Betty tearfully and said, "Helen is

gasped in shock, but seconds later,

could she frame me like this? I was too

should've known that was too good to

 "Luna Betty, please believe I wouldn't do

calmly, but

Betty's POV: 

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

eyes, she and Daniel were a perfect

that they deeply loved each other, and I thought she was a good

far as to hope that they would get married as soon as possible.I

she might have ended up killing Marlon.I felt

had watched

any perfume, then I believed

Daniel was adamant in saying that the perfume came

he wouldn't endanger his father for the sake of

isn't Helen's

intensely, his eyes

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

Helen and Mandy got into a

bear to watch them.Who should I

ephedrine hydrochloride is difficult to come by.Many hospitals have classified it as an illicit drug.Maybe, in order to find out the real murderer, we can investigate every hospital and

how conflicted I was, the doctor stepped forward and

sounds like a

for my attendants

settled, exhaustion immediately overtook me and I

"Mom, are you okay?"

hurried to my side to

you should get some

Grace suggested gently.

just passed away.I'm in

my head and sank

disturb your rest.Let's all just rest while waiting for the results of Dad's

gently massaged my forehead

but look up at

eldest son had always been a troublemaker, but now,

he still cared about

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

voice trailed off, but

among us, it would be risky to let everyone

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