Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 405

Melody was playing a dangerous game, and I knew it. It wasn't just a hunch that Robin wouldn't abandon us, and that he'd find me and Stella-it was a calculated guess. So, Melody's decision to stay hidden was a trap to lure me in? To take me out when I least expected it?

The thought sent shivers down my spine. Melody wanted to take over my life, and the only way to do that was to get rid of me.

"Something's off about Melody," Robin began, but before he could finish his thought, the staircase beneath us trembled.

"Watch out!"

"Phoebe!"

In a split second, the staircase shattered, leaving a gaping, dark void that seemed to lead straight to the basement of this 17-story nightmare.

Colin, panicked, tried to rush forward but was luckily caught by Bran, saving him from tumbling into the abyss.

"Colin!" My heart clenched, and I yelled his name as I teetered on the edge of the broken floor.

took an age to echo back up to us, a terrifying testament to the depth below. Looking up at me, Colin's eyes were

close to the void, his eyes reflecting his fear

15th floor," I said, trying to inject a note of calm into my

ya? If you fall, your wife's gonna have my head," Bran muttered, pulling Colin back from the brink. Colin's gaze hardened at Bran's words, a silent reprimand for

guiltily looking away. "There's gotta

way in," I said, glancing at Robin. There was no turning back now-we had to save

that James was still trapped inside. But the fool wasn't making any progress with

It had to be Melody and Dexter

sidestepped smoothly, watching as he stumbled towards the open

as he almost fell, but Robin, ever the hero, grabbed him by the collar at the last second. I knew Robin wouldn't just stand

keep quiet from now on," I warned James, stepping into the room where Melody and Dexter were indeed waiting. Dexter's

have collapsed. We need to find another way

a genius. Let her lead us out," I said, pointing at Melody, my

sarcasm.

hostility in her gaze. "Done

at your own game,"