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

was firm and I

seems you’ve got that cheapness seared into your bone. Have I not

was punishing, each touch

understand his madness.

not to love me,

that was impossible.

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to atone for your sins with your life.” He was like an insatiable beast that was ready to tear me apart.

screamed, begging for mercy.

was

mouth was filled with the

out as well as struggling. I accepted this

me go?” After what felt like an eternity, I lay numb on the floor and asked

Melody.” he

agreed. The truth didn’t matter

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

to sleep with him to repay a

we were even.

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

the Sea City Hospital.

fout, Dexter took

carried the carefully chosen bouquet from the

room.

him with a frail smile. Her face soured upon seeing me. “Dexter… why did you bring her?”

friends by her side

down the stairs, and she still has the audacity

A rich girl advanced and