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.

the depth below. Looking up at me, Colin's eyes

void, his eyes reflecting his fear

floor," I said, trying to inject a note of

Bran muttered, pulling Colin back from the brink. Colin's gaze hardened at Bran's words, a silent reprimand for not bringing Dexter and Melody back safely and

eyes, guiltily looking away. "There's gotta be

to find a way in," I said, glancing at Robin. There was no turning

the wall, an indication that James was still trapped inside. But the fool wasn't making any progress with the door. Suddenly, a click sounded from within, and

that quickly. It had to be Melody and Dexter finding

full of lethal intent, but I sidestepped smoothly, watching as he stumbled towards the open void behind

Robin, ever the hero, grabbed him by the collar at the

I warned James, stepping into the room where Melody and Dexter were indeed waiting. Dexter's eyes lit

need to find another way out," Robin explained, then turned to me. "What's our next

before her amnesia, was a genius. Let her lead us out," I

sarcasm.

hostility in her

I can't beat you at your own game,"