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?”

all over, crying out.

he

knew, if Colin lost it, he’d

shaking my head to clear the fog, but I was mostly okay.

must be a new shell for me; it didn’t seem to mesh well with my soul, so the drugs weren’t having

threat. His hypnotic therapy messed

of that guy;

his eyes. He was probably afraid I’d forget him

mix of joy and apprehension in his

hoping I’d forgotten Colin by now,

10:24

to me, beckoning

Dexter, then got off the bed

as if shocked. He wasn’t sure if I remembered him, if 1 would be scared

reached out, grabbing Colin’s fingers, my voice hoarse. “Where did you go?*

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

my forehead against Colin’s

was hurt again.

Those bastards…

hurt him deserved

to kill them