Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 271

“Hmph…

I heard Colin’s derisive chuckle. I wanted him to run, to get the hell out of there.

Dexter was nothing but a jerk.

“Phoebe’s not going anywhere with you,” Dexter’s voice rumbled, signaling his goons to step forward.

“You didn’t really think I came alone, did you?” Colin was laughing, his voice cold, and the raspiness added a terrifying pressure.

“Dexter…” Outside, there was Melody’s trembling voice.

Struggling to open my eyes, I saw a tall figure in a baseball cap pressing a knife against Melody’s throat.

Colin hadn’t come alone.

I actually breathed a sigh of relief.

“Dexter…” Melody’s face was ashen, the half that was burned still red and swollen, her long hair cropped short from the flames.

“Caleb!” Dexter glared at Colin, his anger palpable.

Colin sneered, the chill in his eyes sending shivers down one’s spine. “What’s more important to you, your lifesaver or your interests?”

over, crying out.

back at Melody. Clearly, he couldn’t choose between his debt of gratitude and his ambitions.

Colin lost it, he’d definitely kill

head to clear the fog, but I was mostly

me; it didn’t seem to mesh

threat. His hypnotic therapy messed with me,

needed to steer clear of that guy; he was like my

flickering in his eyes. He was probably afraid I’d forget him again, like before.

too, a mix of joy

was hoping I’d forgotten Colin by now,

10:24

Dexter reached out to me, beckoning

then got

wasn’t sure if I remembered him, if 1 would be

my voice hoarse. “Where

body stiffened, his eyes reddening as he pulled me into a tight embrace. “Had a couple of rats on my tail,

pressing my forehead against Colin’s

hurt again.

Those bastards…

him

kill