Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 15

Time seemed suspended as silence settled outside the door, I thought they had all left, but suddenly Dexter barged in.

Terror gripped me as I scrambled backward,

Dexter sneered, “Mom’s gone. Let’s see who’s going to protect you now.”

“Dexter… please, let me be,” I pleaded.

His grip was iron as he yanked me by the collar towards the bathroom.

“Disgusting! Clean yourself up.”

He was furious, probably thinking that I was tainted by those drunken louts the night before.

The cold water hit me like a wall of ice, stealing my breath away.

I was still feverish, yet he doused me with frigid water.

My mind was foggy, and I collapsed to the floor, unable to resist.

I was shaking uncontrollably.

“Melody’s awake. You’re going to apologize to her today!” Dexter commanded, disdainfully throwing the shower head at me.

“I won’t go…” I found some defiant courage. “I did nothing wrong…”

“Phoebe!” His rage seemed to peak, maybe thinking I was beyond saving.

“I’ve secured a spot to study abroad. In two months, I’ll be gone. Please… let me go,” I said, my eyes void of the love that once lived there. I despised him.

“Did Ryder secure that for you? How many times did you have to sleep with him for such loyalty?” Dexter snarled, forcing me to meet his gaze.

I looked into those eyes filled with fury and felt hopeless.

I’ve fallen for

resolve was firm and I refused to

hair, pinning me down. “It seems you’ve got

was punishing, each touch a release of

couldn’t understand his

claimed not to love me, yet

was

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your sins with your life.” He was like an insatiable beast that was ready to tear me apart.

screamed, begging for

was futile.

my mouth was

out as well as struggling. I accepted

you to let me go?” After what felt like an eternity, I lay

to Melody.” he insisted.

truth didn’t

paying debts. When you’ve paid your dues, I’ll let you go.” Dexter showered and left the bathroom wrapped

He meant for me to sleep with him

we were even.

I would earn the money, not as his lover and not in

Sea

took me

the carefully chosen bouquet from the

room.

frail smile. Her face soured upon

her

Melody down the stairs, and she

the nerve?” A rich