Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 462

"Phoebe, he confessed." Dexter frowned, glancing at Colin before attempting to whisk me away. "This guy is seriously dangerous."

"Sis... let's get out of here." Hannah grabbed my wrist, trying to lead me away.

Dexter wanted to take me away, too.

But every time, Colin just stood there, his eyes brimming with sadness that seemed ready to spill over, yet he never spoke up to keep me by his side.

I used to think he didn't care, that my presence mattered less to him than the secrets he guarded.

But now... I think I understand why he never asked me to stay.

He didn't want me to go, yet at the same time, he hoped I would.

He was, in essence, torn.

"How could you stand not to reach out to me, to not show up before me, to prevent me from remembering you?" I pushed Dexter's hand away, snatching the umbrella from Colin and throwing it to the ground.

If we're going to get drenched, then let's get drenched together.

Why should he be soaking wet while trying to keep me dry? "What's the point of me standing under an umbrella if you're soaked? We agreed to walk together."

I knew it, he must have been up to something these past few years.

He feared getting involved with the organization was dangerous, feared he might die, feared I would be sad.

That's why he kept saying, maybe forgetting him was for the best...

Colin's eyes reddened, he picked up the umbrella, and once again shielded me from the rain.

This time, he and I stood under the umbrella together.

My eyes also burned fiercely as I looked up at him.

We didn't need to explain much to each other.

"Phoebe..." Dexter's hands trembled, clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white.

He must have realized, I wasn't going to leave with him. "Why... why trust this lunatic?"

"His love, it's just for me. He could even forsake himself..." I whispered, grasping Colin's hand with a firm voice.

I trusted him unconditionally, even if it meant facing utter destruction.