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.

so composed, turned and led everyone out, making sure to close the door

him.

avail, his kiss making it

kiss; it felt deliberate, like a punishment, leaving me no room

name nervously, feeling a vague

mood was off, and it was

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

stood up, lifting me

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

to explain, but his mood remained ominously low.

nature, and his current demeanor… it

are you planning to do?” The fear

over me.

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living with a madman,

respond, just carried me into the room, starting to take

emotions spiraling out

pulled me in close again.

cradle my face, the blood from his hand smeared on my skin,

quivering eyes, for some reason, my

to hold him, to comfort him, that he

me 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