Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 74

“Colin, take him out.” I murmured, stoking the fire of the confrontation, but, in reality, I was clutching Colin’s arm with all my might, terrified that he might actually lash out and hurt

someone.

Colin took a step forward, dragging me along until he turned and met my gaze.

Kyle, already trembling with fear, let out a yelp and made a break for the door. Just as he reached the threshold, in barged Dexter, flanked by a posse of burly bodyguards.

Instantly, Kyle found his backbone, his voice quivering with newfound courage. “That lunatic’s right there! Dexter, for heaven’s sake, throw him in the loony bin or put a bullet in him!”

I kept a wary eye on Dexter and his entourage, stepping in front of Colin to shield him. “In broad daylight, Mr. Fitzgerald, what exactly do you think you’re doing? Bullying us with your muscle?”

Dexter lit a cigarette and gave me a once–over. “Step aside.”

“Not in your wildest dreams,” I shot back with an icy stare.

Taking a long drag, Dexter snapped his lighter shut and ordered his goons without turning to look at them, “Take him away.”

“Dexter, you think you can just haul someone off without a by–your–leave from the law?” I stood firm, protecting Colin from the encroaching bodyguards.

a killer without a conscience. If I kill him, I’m

“Whatever he

the right to say that?” I pushed him back, a sneer of my own taking shape.

away!” Dexter insisted.

frowned, knowing Dexter was doing this

seemed Stella hadn’t sent Hank’s video to Dexter yet.

him, we’ll never sleep soundly again. And Melody’s carrying your child. The child’s what matters

irritated.

Kyle fell silent.

grabbed Colin. He was quick but outnumbered

men.

Dexter knew from experience that a handful of men were no match

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Chapter 74

army to restrain him.

but Dexter wasn’t

glance, he signaled for his

who really killed Phoebe?” I shouted after

halted, turning to face me. “It

through clenched teeth, a flood of hatred rising within me.