Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 20

Dexter’s brow furrowed in a manner that suggested regret for speaking out of turn. It seemed he feared dragging Melody into a mess. “Sorry, that’s a private issue. It’s not something I can share.”

Robin didn’t push further. A cop came up and whispered something into his ear.

It must’ve been about Dexter’s lawyer arriving.

Reluctantly, Robin allowed Dexter to leave.

Dexter stood up and straightened his suit, the embodiment of composure, as if nothing in the world could ruffle his feathers.

He paused at the door, turning back to look at Robin, “I’ve told you, if you want to crack this serial killer case, stop hounding Phoebe. She’s a clever girl, smarter than you think. She only acted out to force my hand in marriage, but she didn’t mean to throw you off the scent.”

Robin remained silent while Dexter continued.

“She’s willful and I’ll give her that. Once we find her, I’ll make sure she learns her lesson. But any misdirection in your investigation is on Officer Robin, right?” Dexter queried with a loaded

gaze.

Robin tapped his fingers on the desk, still saying nothing.

I couldn’t tell what was going through Robin’s mind, but in that moment, I saw Dexter’s warning for what it was. He was actually threatening a cop.

And I knew Dexter wasn’t doing this for my sake, but for Melody’s. He was worried that Melody would get dragged into this because she was next in line for questioning.

a vacant chair, watching Melody enter the

had its perks, like watching how cold and dark a human soul could

Fitzgerald mentioned a personal issue between you and

yesterday; he knew

good girl, just a bit headstrong, I’m airaid. I’m sorry for any trouble she’s caused. She’s Dexter’s sister, which

I almost thought I

could she lie so effortlessly?

a crush on Dexter. You know they’re not blood–related, right?” Robin, sensing Melody’s deflection, reminded

is no secret to me. The day Dexter introduced me

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she was the one meant to be with Dexter. She told me to stay away and said if I kept after Dexter, she’d have someone ‘take care of me.” Melody

speaking without thinking, but she’s not ill–natured.” My hands clenched in fury and spite, nearly losing control. I had never threatened her; it was she who had

I stood up and lunged at Melody, my hands aiming for

was

don’t remember exactly when, but Phoebe and I had a falling out as Dexter brought me home. She pushed me down the stairs, and I

could be seen as assault.

jail time. She’s so young; I didn’t want to ruin her

and

what you are! I

looked thoughtful, his

in; I was terrified that Robin,