Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208 

Stella paced back and forth, her anxiety for Robin practically tangible in the crisp air of the early evening. 

Finally, Robin emerged, his face a thundercloud of fury, not sparing a glance for Stella, nor for me, nor even for Colin. He stormed past us, flung himself into the car, and slammed the door with a resounding thud. 

Stella took a couple of steps after him, muttering, “Why’s he being so damn stubborn?” 

Colin, nonchalantly with one hand in his pocket and the other firmly gripping the back of my shirt, pulled me into his embrace. He seemed worried that Robin, in a fit of rage, might just drive off and run over my toes. 

“He’s as stubborn as a mule!” Stella exclaimed, anger laced with concern as she watched Cory. “Dorian’s death wasn’t Robin’s fault, he… 

“But that punch Robin threw… it led to the guy’s death. If they really want to pin it on Robin… well, this time, he might not get off so easy,” Cory said, his voice tinged with worry. 

Stella paused, her voice filled with nervous tension. “Is it really that serious? Dorian was clearly provoking Robin; it was so obvious.” 

“It was part of their plan,” Colin whispered into my ear. 

No official punishment for Robin had been announced yet, but avoiding a jail cell was a small blessing. His career in the police force, though, was likely over. 

I stood there, feeling numb, experiencing for the first time the chilling realization of the murderer’s menace lurking in the shadows. 

I 

A shiver ran down my spine as I felt countless eyes watching us, invisible strings pulling at our backs. 

To that genius mastermind, we were mere puppets on strings. 

He could manipulate and play with us at will. He could kill with impunity, get a cop fired, and ensure Robin could never get involved in this murder case again. 

He was too clever, He used a dying Dorian to provoke Robin into making a mistake and then successfully took Robin out of the picture. 

My fingertips felt icy, my fear of the unknown and of such formidable intellect peaking. 

In the face of such genius, I was nothing but a fool among fools, no different than an ant. 

“Colin, he’s terrifying.” I whispered about the man behind it all, the fear evident in my voice. 

Colin tightened his hold on my hand, his eyes deep and resolute. “Then we’ll be more terrifying. Don’t worry, Phoebe, I’m here for you,” he reassured me. 

Chapter 208 

When we returned to the hospital, Dexter had been moved to the ICU, and Melody had been keeping a vigil by Hailey’s side, both of them in tears. 

“Good people have their guardian angels; Dexter will wake up,” Melody tried to reassure Hailey. 

dabbing at her eyes. 

“Hailey, you’ve just been discharged yourself. You should go rest,” Melody urged Hailey to leave. “Don’t worry, I’ll be here.” 

Hailey, looking unsteady, wanted to stay, but she was too weak to argue. She finally nodded, allowing the nurse to help her out. 

As Hailey passed by Colin and me, she shot us a furious glare. “You’re not welcome here, get 

out!” 

I clenched my fists and stayed silent.