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Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 82

Chapter 82 

Staring at him, I couldn’t quite put my finger on the feeling, but wasn’t he just a little too obedient

Was it possible that he’d agree to anything I said

Stay put; I’ll dry your hair,I said, fetching the blow dryer and setting to work

He sat still as if he were a statue in the bathtub like he really was that compliant

Skepticism crept in, and I decided to test him again. You’re crashing on the couch tonight; I get the bed.” 

Colin glanced back at me, his eyes a mix of innocence and allure

I expected resistance, but he simply nodded. Okay.” 

You’d agree to anything I say?I prodded

He nodded again

So, if I told you to jump off a bridge, you’d do it?I couldn’t help but ask, curious

His body stiffened, he didn’t turn to face me, just nodded

razyI muttered under my breath, standing up to leave. Come on, get out and go to sleep. You can sleep on the bed, but no funny business.” 

I lay in bed, waiting for ages before he finally emerged

He approached the bed hesitantly, then, clutching a pillow, seemed to resign himself to the floor

The floor’s cold; take the bed,I said, cocooned in my duvet

I can’tHis voice was low, a refusal

Why not?I asked, puzzled. After all, he had shared the bed with me for the first few days after 

I came back, and now that we had a kid, what was he playing at

I could hurt you.Colin whispered

What?” 

I have strong desires for you,he said bluntly

Stunned, I pulled the duvet tighter around me. Then, yeah, the floor is yours.” 

Perhaps it was the presence of another person by the bed. That night, I slept surprisingly well. When I woke up, it was nearly noon. Colin was still on the floor, looking worse for wear. Touching his forehead, I panicked and dashed out. Hey, housekeeper! Call a doctor!” 

16:13 

Chapter BZ 

Colin was sick, seriously so, and had been unconscious for far too long

I felt guilty for having him sleep on the floor

But he seemed too compliant, actually taking my word and spending the whole night on the hardwood

Sitting on the couch, I rubbed my temples in a daze. My phone rang, and it took me a moment to snap out of it

Hello?” 

It’s me.It was Stella on the other end

I straightened up. Stella.” 

Another one’s in trouble,Stella’s voice was hoarse

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