Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 354

I glanced back at Colin, feeling a knot in my chest I couldn't quite untangle.

Colin's complexion was off, clearly upset by the idea of me leaving with Dexter.

But I had to know. "Tell me, who kidnapped me? Who hurt me?"

I wanted to see if Colin would divulge the truth.

He stood there, a picture of helplessness and panic.

Reaching out, he tried to pull me to his side.

For a moment, I was tempted to go to him, to close that distance, but my better judgment prevailed. "Tell me, who hurt me?"

Colin's hand, suspended in mid-air, slowly dropped. He remained silent.

Nodding, I turned to Dexter. "I'll go with you."

Dexter seemed pleased, leading me toward his car. "Phoebe, let's go."

I didn't look back but hoped Colin would stop me.

Yet, as I climbed into Dexter's car, Colin said nothing. He stood there, head bowed, engulfed in what seemed like a painful struggle.

"I'll ask you one more time... who was it?" My eyes reddened, my heart in turmoil.

Who could Colin be protecting so fiercely?

Colin looked up, his eyes glistening, and finally spoke. "Phoebe, It was me."

He claimed responsibility. "All of it..."

He took all the blame upon himself. He'd rather have me hate him, despise him, stay away from him, than reveal who truly harmed me!