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.

depth below. Looking up at me, Colin's eyes were filled with a mix of panic and

the void, his eyes

floor," I said, trying to

the edge, will 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,

averted his eyes, guiltily looking away. "There's gotta

said, glancing at Robin. There

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

the mechanism that quickly. It had to be Melody and Dexter finding their way to us. As the wall opened, James,

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

him by the collar at the last second. I knew Robin wouldn't just stand by and watch

where Melody and Dexter were indeed waiting. Dexter's eyes lit up with relief at seeing

have collapsed. We need to find another way

Phoebe, before her amnesia, was a genius. Let her lead us out," I said, pointing at Melody, my voice

sarcasm.

frowned, hostility in her gaze. "Done pretending,

at your own game," I