Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 15

Time seemed suspended as silence settled outside the door, I thought they had all left, but suddenly Dexter barged in.

Terror gripped me as I scrambled backward,

Dexter sneered, “Mom’s gone. Let’s see who’s going to protect you now.”

“Dexter… please, let me be,” I pleaded.

His grip was iron as he yanked me by the collar towards the bathroom.

“Disgusting! Clean yourself up.”

He was furious, probably thinking that I was tainted by those drunken louts the night before.

The cold water hit me like a wall of ice, stealing my breath away.

I was still feverish, yet he doused me with frigid water.

My mind was foggy, and I collapsed to the floor, unable to resist.

I was shaking uncontrollably.

“Melody’s awake. You’re going to apologize to her today!” Dexter commanded, disdainfully throwing the shower head at me.

“I won’t go…” I found some defiant courage. “I did nothing wrong…”

“Phoebe!” His rage seemed to peak, maybe thinking I was beyond saving.

“I’ve secured a spot to study abroad. In two months, I’ll be gone. Please… let me go,” I said, my eyes void of the love that once lived there. I despised him.

“Did Ryder secure that for you? How many times did you have to sleep with him for such loyalty?” Dexter snarled, forcing me to meet his gaze.

I looked into those eyes filled with fury and felt hopeless.

together. I’ve fallen for him. I won’t bother you anymore.”

and I refused to

you’ve got that cheapness seared into your bone. Have I not satisfied you enough?”

touch a release of his

couldn’t understand his

to love me, yet

was impossible.

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was like an insatiable beast that was ready to tear

begging for mercy.

it was futile.

broke, and my mouth was filled with the taste

I stopped crying out as well as struggling. I

it take for you to let me go?” After what felt like an eternity, I lay numb on the floor and

Melody.”

I agreed. The truth didn’t matter anymore.

and paying debts. When you’ve paid your dues, I’ll let you

he meant. He meant for me to sleep with

we were even.

back…” But I was determined to leave. I would earn the money, not as his lover and not

the Sea City

took me to

the carefully chosen bouquet from the flower shop into Melody’s

room.

a frail smile. Her face soured upon seeing me. “Dexter… why did

friends by her side started to stir.

down the stairs, and

get the nerve?” A rich girl advanced