Feigning Innocence Novels & Stories

The bloody maid was scrubbing her so hard that her entire complexion had now gone red. Wouldn't it be unfair if she didn't return the same favour? Feigning innocence, her eyes went teary. “Apologies. I didn't know.. I was confused.” The maid bit her lip, looking aggrieved. Lei sneered inwardly. She’d lived with Lucas’ family for a long time, and she knew exactly how manipulative they were. How they could feign the utmost innocence, making you doubt your own judgement.

I can feel the weight of his judgment, his expectation that I will confess to the crime. Desperate to prove my innocence, I gather my courage and meet the alpha's gaze head-on. My voice trembles slightly as I speak, my words laced with a mix of fear and determination. “I swear, I had nothing to do with it,” I plead, my voice barely above a whisper. “I was inside the changing room, occupied with trying on a dress, when the incident occurred.” I can see skepticism flicker in the alpha's eyes, his expression unyielding. He is not easily convinced, and I know that my words alone may not be enough to sway him. So, I grasp at the only lifeline I have left—the security footage.

“I see the newly vindicated princes aren’t truly innocent.” “Said by the killer himself who tried to poison me just now.” He lost his words and looked at her. He was young and naive. Older than Fera but young by experience. His moves were almost flawless until Fera was well guarded. “As far as I know, I killed no one yet. I have never wronged anyone yet, I didn’t betray anyone yet. How did I become isn’t innocent when you are breathing still?” Her bloodshot eyes bore into his body as if she could see his soul.

“I didn’t touch her. I didn’t invite her. I came there because someone called me and told me to go. I thought it was a trap, but I didn’t think it would be this kind of trap. I thought it would be bullets, not this.” I crossed my arms and stared out the window, pretending to be angry. In truth, I was fighting the urge to smile. He was panicking so badly, so afraid that I would misunderstand, that something warm spread through my chest in a way I didn’t want to admit. “So,” I said coolly, “you’re saying you were innocent the whole time.” “Yes,” he said immediately. “Completely innocent. Tragic victim, framed. Betrayed and spiked.” “Spiked?” I repeated.

He then gave a pathetic fake cough and smiled sarcastically. "I don't know why the little sugar's with him." Frank chimed in with a pat on Byron's back as if they were old friends. They probably were considering they both hated Seth with every fibre of their beings. The prison officer rubbed his salt and pepper beard thoughtfully. "I agree. I mean, she's so innocent and you're so... not," he said to Seth, clearly trying to get on his nerves. Frank let out a sharp laugh, his rotting teeth visible through his grin and his eyes reflecting disturbing and vile thoughts. He was as ugly inside as he was outside. "Maybe not so innocent under all those clothes. Maybe Daisy just needs a real man t- "

Wen handing him a few bank notes. “No, I don’t take cash but you owe me a favor” said the tanned man. “She got lucky to be still breathing at this side of the world next time we won’t be easy on her.” “Trust me there will be no next time” said Mr. Wen. As soon as the tanned man disappeared behind the buildings Mr. Wen slapped Miho as she fall down. “Are you really that stupid Miho to come at this god forbidden place?!” yelled Mr. Wen.

Tomorrow, I would cry in front of the pack. I would weep for the fear I pretended to feel. I would tell them I just wanted to be safe. I would play the fragile daughter. The innocent one. And they would believe me. Because no one ever sees the poison when it wears a pretty smile.

But my mournful ululation wasn't because of the insincerity of his words but because I was trying to find even a trace of truthfulness in his voice. I wanted to drown in the comfort of his hold, I wanted to place my lips on his to show that I appreciated his comforting words, I wanted to close my eyes and let my heart call out to him because it believed in the words he said. But I couldn't, because once upon a time, the man before me broke my very being, and now I can't trust him. Just as I can't trust anyone, not even the air I breathe. ~END OF FLASHBACK~

My mother said looking at herself in the mirror. "I'm meeting up with her at The Vista club this weekend," I said adjusting my tie "Do you think she knows about what the family is really into?" She questions me "No she sounds too...innocent they must not want to break her too soon," I said "And I'm guessing you will?" She replied smirking evilly "Definitely besides this could work in our favor, the news only showed her in a mask probably not wanting to reveal her identity as of yet," I said

"Aren't you afraid of the karma that will come to your family once you kill the princess of our pack? You know what happens when a family member of our alpha is killed? And what happened to your daughter is the proof, Neo. She tried to kill the princess of our pack so karma returns to her immediately and someone else killed her." Nimfa's relatives looked at each other as if they thought about what Apo Lakay said. Fear becomes visible on their faces. "If we can't kill her, then she needs to prove herself that she is innocent by receiving thirty lashes. Will she dare to prove her innocence?" Neo challenge me. Still unwilling to give up. I suddenly come out of my room. "I accept your challenge