Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 334

Dexter's rage was palpable as he jabbed a finger at Colin. "This was all your doing, wasn't it?"

Colin remained silent, his eyes sinister, a mocking curl to his lips.

Provoked, Dexter advanced, ready to throw a punch.

I stepped in front of Colin, fury in my eyes. "Dexter, you agreed to the bet, and you lost, fair and square."

From now on, all I wanted was for Dexter to disappear from my life forever.

Colin wrapped his arms around me from behind, his gaze on Dexter growing icier. "You lost..."

Dexter clenched his fists, silent, barely containing himself.

Soon enough, Melody was brought back.

The police had no right to detain her; it was her freedom to go wherever she pleased. So she had been quick to weave excuses.

me, that I had to get away fast, not let anyone spot me. They said there were clothes hidden in the bathroom for me

scared I'd end up like Phoebe, murdered and turned

eyes, she showed the police an unknown number on her phone.

believed some stranger just like that? What if they were the murderer? If we hadn't found you in time, you could be dead!" The officer

"Dexter, I was so scared that I just

Colin was

trying

you!" Dexter's anger flared at

would my motive be?" Colin asked

trick Melody into running off, to make me panic. Then you'd swoop in, find her, bet

in frustration at the side, and even Finn couldn't

was clear Dexter was no match for Colin in wits or

not to explain or defend himself. Instead, he made Dexter spell out his supposed motives, knowing

to realize, his anger mixed with a dawning horror. "You

shock, as

idea what you're talking about," Colin said, feigning innocence as he