Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 151

Dexter’s face fell in an instant, a storm of fury brewing in his eyes as he glared at Colin, “Caleb, don’t push it.”

It was clear as day he wasn’t about to throw his life away.

“How come I remember you bragging once that if Phoebe bit the dust, you’d be right there in the grave with her?” A taunting recollection slipped from my lips, remembering Dexter’s bold promise,

All that talk about Phoebe being too sly to die, drumming up suspense for the heck of it.

He’d sworn up and down to everyone that if Phoebe ever kicked the bucket, he’d be her grave buddy.

Looking for a perfect chance to play the martyr, Dexter?

“Well, here’s your golden ticket. You get to play the loyal lover and save Melody all in one go.”

My gaze lifted to Melody, hanging pallid and lifeless above us. “Look at her, she’s practically a goner. No matter which rope snaps first, she’s gonna hang. Tick–tock, Dexter, your time’s running out.”

“Foebe Larson!” Dexter was seething, but trapped by his own desperate need, the sting of being at someone’s mercy gnawing at him.

rage unmistakable in his glare.

but find humor in the irony. Dexter’s forte had always been threats, and now

eye for an eye.

old saying goes, can’t he handle a taste of his own medicine?

point begging him; he’s not the saving type. You guys better figure out how to get

The victim had been found, and the murderer’s plan foiled for the moment.

will ya? A life’s at stake–can’t let it just vanish into thin air. If we keep Melody alive, the murderer might cool it with the carnage. He’s got a thing for winning,” Robin

at me, silent. He wasn’t keen on helping.

my gaze to Melody.

final breath there and then, but I knew it wasn’t

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about the murderer. She had her uses still. Besides, she didn’t deserve

me…” Melody’s voice was a husky whisper from above, dehydration taking its

up to Melody, frantic, then to Robin. “Are we just gonna stand around?”

been doing his best to persuade Colin. He was

noose around her neck. She drops, she hangs. Firefighters will have to wait for the lift, get it?” Robin frowned deeply at Dexter.

said you’d take a loss for him once. We didn’t save Phoebe in time, can’t let

a smooth