Reborn in the Enemy's Embrace

During our time with the Rebels, Dexter and I stayed in our room. We did not go out other than during mealtimes.

I mostly just did not want to see Carol as she made me disgusted. In order to avoid conflict, I would rather stay together with Dexter.

"Why is Genome Society so quiet recently? Why aren’t they doing anything?" Lying on the bed, I asked Dexter, who was calculating something in his wheelchair.

He looked up at me and said, "They won’t be idle for long. They should be doing something soon."

Dexter was right on the money. Soon enough, we heard noises outside-it was Ewan.

"Joel got caught by Genome Society, Mr. Black!" he said.

As expected, something came up.

"Alright, we got it." Dexter seemed unexpectedly calm. It was as if he had expected this to happen.

"Did he lose some of his IQ after his reincarnation? Or did something happen during the reincarnation and his brain got fried?" I frowned, not expecting Simeon to mess things up.

"It’s easy for humans to turn into lovestruck fools when they’re in love," Dexter helplessly said as he opened the door for Ewan.

"Eason’s team was ambushed during their mission. Joel ignored your warning and insisted on going. As expected, he fell into Genome Society’s trap." Ewan sighed with a frown.

Before Joel went to look for Eason, Dexter had reminded him not to act on his own. He could either bring someone along or go with Zion and the other officers.

Despite this, Joel couldn’t help but worry and his lovestruckness ended up getting himself in trouble.

I said disdainfully, "He has it coming. We’re not rescuing him."

Dexter chuckled. "Genome Society is planning to use Simeon to control Carol or to ask for me in exchange for him."

"We’re not exchanging you for him!" I glanced at Ewan warily. "Tell Carol to save her brother on her own and don’t involve Dexter."

Simeon wouldn’t be in any real danger, but I couldn’t risk letting Dexter be in danger. Humans were all selfish, and I only cared for Dexter.

Ewan glanced at me before nodding. "We’ll work on a rescue plan."

After he left, I quickly got up and shut the door, locking it right away.

Dexter placed his notebook down and looked up at me. "Simeon isn’t that stupid, Sophia. He might just be able to save himself."

I glanced at him worriedly. "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking."

As long as Genome Society threatened Simeon’s life, Dexter would definitely offer to rescue him.

"I’m not thinking about anything," he softly coaxed.

"Who’s more important-Simeon or me?" I asked in a fit of jealousy.

Back then, Simeon used to ask Dexter silly questions like this—if me or him was more important, or if Dexter would choose between his friend or his loved one.

I always thought Simeon was crazy and childish to ask such meaningless questions. Yet I had become the childish one now.

"Sophia." Dexter reached out to hold my wrist, but I avoided him.

"You’re always the most important to me," he softly replied.

Comfort washed over me as I looked at him.

"You shouldn’t worry about it, then. Since Carol is so full of herself thinking that she’s capable, we’ll let her figure things out on her own," I whispered while sitting on the bed.

Dexter propped himself up and sat next to me. "Simeon will be fine, Sophia-and so will you."

Someone was banging at the door from outside. It was obviously Carol.

I felt somewhat annoyed. I knew she would take this opportunity to look for Dexter. "Come out, Dexter! Simeon is in danger!" Carol yelled from the outside.

Dexter instinctively glanced at me.

I knew he was asking for my permission-one which I would never give.

I got up to open the door and gave Carol a warning glare. ’Simeon is your brother. Why are you calling my husband for help?"

She looked at me with a jealous expression before saying, ’Simeon is in danger, Dexter!"

Dexter said nothing.

"Is his years of friendship with you not worth a thing before this woman?’ Carol asked angrily. ’Genome Society took him away. Even if they won’t kill him, they’d experiment on him. You know best how they’ll torment him!"

"Aren’t you very capable yourself? Can’t you rescue your brother on your own?" I questioned her.

"Shut up, you!" Carol glared at me angrily. "It’s all because of you! Why aren’t you dead yet? If it weren’t for you, Simeon, Dexter, and I would’ve been the perfect trio together!"

She had always believed that my appearance had disrupted their relationship. Simeon used to have the same thought, but he ended up accepting my existence.

"Everything changed because of you!" Carol said defiantly.

Dexter got up and made his way over on his crutches. "It wouldn’t be you even if she wasn’t around."

Carol looked at him, upset. "So, are you going to listen to her and ignore Simeon, then?"

"If you’re truly worried about Simeon, you should be thinking about how to rescue him instead of guilt tripping Dexter here." I shielded Dexter behind me and frowned at her.

Carol coldly chuckled before she reigned her emotions in. "I just need your word for it, Dexter."

She only wanted to know whether he would help her rescue Simeon.

"Genome Society will surely contact you now that they’ve gotten Simeon. Let’s wait to see what they want before making decisions,’ Dexter replied in a deep voice.

Carol looked at me provocatively, as if she was smugly showing that he still cared about her and Simeon.

I said nothing, only turning back to look at Dexter once she was gone.

I knew he wouldn’t ignore Simeon’s situation, but I refused to let him risk himself anymore.

"Give me the reincarnation data and the genetic codes ’I closed the door and picked up the notebook on the table, asking Dexter to write them all down for me.

He remained standing as he looked at me pleadingly. He knew that it was a hot potato. It wouldn’t be good getting involved.

"Give them to me," I demanded again. My voice was low and threatening.

I would never allow him to go rescue Simeon. If someone had to go to Genome Society, I would do it.

"Sophia." Dexter shook his head, refusing to tell me.

"Fine. If Genome Society insists for you to go over, I’ll go with you." I tossed the notebook aside, looking at the numbers written all over.

I did not know what he was calculating, but somehow, I felt as if he was still hiding something from me.

"We’ll be wiped out once the laws of nature are broken, Sophia,’ Dexter said softly. "Humans will never win against the laws."

I sat by the bed, saying nothing.

Genome Society had already gained the upper hand by capturing Joel. Yet we hadn’t found out the identity of the mastermind yet.

We had allowed them to be in control now.

Dexter walked over to me with the help of his crutches. He then pulled my head into his embrace. "Don’t be afraid, Sophia. I’m here."

What was I afraid of? Was it Genome Society or death?

I was only afraid that he might leave me.