Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 39

What’s that supposed to mean?” The man’s breath was practically drilling into her ears, leaving Lizetta’s head all muddled.

Blind much? Figure it out yourself,” Remington snapped, shoving Lizetta away.

Lizetta stumbled, nearly taking a spill. She shot Remington a glance, “I’m going to get the -medicine.”

She quickly brought over some warm water and meds, helping Remington sit up.

“Did you take the fever reducer?”

Remington nodded slightly.

Since he couldn’t take another fever reducer so soon, Lizetta picked it out, watched as he swallowed the anti–inflammatory pills, and then felt his forehead again.

“How come you’re still burning up after the fever meds?”

Remington’s eyes drooped, silent. He hadn’t taken any medicine; he was just putting on an act because he was worried that if the fever went down, she would take off again.

“Just lie down, I’ll get you an ice pack to cool off.”

As Lizetta tried to get up, Remington caught her wrist. With a tug, she toppled onto the bed, ending up in his arms.

pressed against the back of her neck, his arms wrapped around her waist, he spoke in a soothing tone.

á colder touch, which is just as good for cooling down. Let’s just sleep like

was cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a fever, he’d

arms. He ran hot, better than a hot water bottle.

stretch out, calm and peaceful. At the thought of what he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed

asked softly, “You took that knife for me, didn’t you?”

after a while, a proud snort came from behind her,

onto her lips. The situation back then

scheming witch, to spout such nonsense right In

thankless wretch, and

kept quiet for a moment, and Remington’s lips moved slightly. His lips brushed against her neck, a mix of ticklish and tantalizing;

resisting the tingling

for her birthday, showering

Too much frustration, jealousy felt like a waste of energy, and saying such things aloud made her

carried a hint of

come home to be with you that day? You’re

to check. But Remington tightened his grip,

gift isn’t going anywhere. Just stay with me;