Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 166

“Don’t worry, they’re just a bunch of nobodies,” Eric said with an air of nonchalance.

Colin was still feeling wronged, clutching my hand, deliberately showing me his hand that was cut when he smashed the window. “Phoebe… it hurts.”

I glanced at the wound; it was bleeding, but it was minor compared to the self–inflicted injuries he’d had before.

“Grab the first aid kit.” I took his hand and sat on the couch, carefully tending to his wound.

Colin suddenly leaned in close, sniffing the air around me, his eyes darkening with a fleeting. shadow of anger. “Phoebe… you’ve seen Dexter.”

I stared at Colin, startled. How did he know?

“His scent… it’s off–putting,” Colin frowned.

I sniffed myself, looking back at Colin.

Did he have a dog’s nose or something? It was so sensitive.

“He…”

Before I could explain, he suddenly pressed my head down and kissed me.

I panicked, trying to push him away. Eric and the others were still here.

composed, turned and led everyone out,

him.

no avail, his kiss making it hard to breathe.

felt deliberate, like a punishment, leaving me no room to catch my breath.

out his name nervously, feeling

off, and it was unsettling.

to push him away, my irritation flared and I called him by

lifting me in his arms, heading upstairs.

much, afraid I might fall. “I just bumped into him on the road; it’s not like I wanted to see him. He’s like

explain, but his mood remained ominously low.

mercurial by nature, and his current

you planning to do?” The fear of triggering him and losing control loomed

over me.

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like Dexter said: living with a madman, you never

starting to take off

emotions spiraling out of control, and

eyes and pulled me in close again.

and as he lifted his hand to cradle my face, the blood from his hand smeared on my skin, hot

in his quivering eyes, for some reason, my heart ached

hold him, to comfort him,

up that you went looking for me, right? You must have not found me… you’re punishing me, aren’t you?” His control began to slip, his arms tightening around me, his