Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 379

I was sitting in the bathtub, my hands trembling as I clutched my phone.

Due to the schemes of James and Damian, I had been too scared to leave my house for a long time, let alone venture out onto the streets.

But I was terrified, terrified that Colin would be ensnared by Melody’s lies too.

I felt like I had lost everything...

I didn’t even know who it was that had tried to kill me in the first place.

My phone buzzed. It was Colin.

A wave of relief washed over me as I frantically answered the call, but it wasn’t Colin who spoke.

Instead, a voice altered by a voice changer spoke, chilling me to the bone. “Phoebe Caldwell...”

He called me by my full name, Phoebe Caldwell.

My nerves instantly went on high alert, my body stiffening.

“I’ve heard you’ve been doggedly pursuing the serial killer behind those gruesome murders,” the voice said, a hint of amusement lacing his tone.

Clutching my phone tighter, my body started to shake uncontrollably. “Who are you... Where’s Colin, why do you have his phone?”

“I am the serial killer, I am a god...” His voice was deep, suddenly breaking into laughter. “You can call me The Judge.”

I jumped up, my vision darkening. “Colin... Where is Colin?”

“In his quest to find me... for you, he made a crucial mistake. Once a 'god' becomes emotionally involved, vulnerabilities and flaws emerge,” the caller taunted, his laughter growing more sinister. “He was too eager to prove himself, too desperate to catch me.”

“What do you want?” I asked, my voice trembling. “Please, don’t hurt Colin, I’m begging you.”

“Now, leave your house without telling anyone, or... he will certainly die,” the caller threatened.

I scrambled out of the bathtub, limping quickly towards the door.

My injuries weren’t fully healed, but I couldn’t afford to waste a moment. “I’ll do whatever you say, just don’t hurt Colin.”

“He’s already figured out the death list, although it’s incomplete,” the caller chuckled. “He’s smart, but... foolishly in love.”

My fingertips turned ice cold. “What have you done to him?”