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.

for him. I won’t bother

was firm and I refused to bow

pinning me down. “It seems you’ve got that cheapness seared into your bone. Have I not satisfied

was punishing, each touch a release of his

understand his

to love me,

was

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to atone for your sins with your life.” He was like an insatiable

screamed, begging for

was

voice broke, and my mouth was filled with the taste of blood.

out as well as struggling. I accepted this as my penance to

felt

Melody.”

I agreed. The truth didn’t

When you’ve paid your dues, I’ll let you go.” Dexter showered and left

understood what he meant. He meant for me to sleep with

we were even.

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

the Sea City

fout, Dexter took me to

chosen bouquet from the flower shop

room.

him with a frail smile. Her face soured upon seeing me.

by her side started to stir.

stairs, and she still has the

nerve?” A rich girl