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.

of her neck, his arms wrapped

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

summer her skin was cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a fever, he’d grab her hand to use as a cool touch.

liked to snuggle into Remington’s arms. He ran hot, better

what he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed back to the danger in the hospital, the gleam of the sharp knife she’d closed her eyes

that knife for me, didn’t

a while, a proud snort came from

onto her lips. The situation back then was

hadn’t expected Evelina, that scheming witch, to spout

a thankless wretch, and you’ve got nothing to

moment, and Remington’s lips moved slightly. His lips brushed against her

the tingling

for her birthday, showering

felt like a waste of energy, and saying such things aloud made

carried a hint of

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

tried to get up to check. But Remington tightened his grip, holding her close as if to meld her into his chest.

still, the gift isn’t going anywhere. Just