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.

his arms wrapped around her

and á colder touch, which is just

cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a

liked to snuggle into Remington’s arms. He

Lizetta’s mind flashed back to the

“You took that knife for me,

breath, waiting, and after a while, a proud snort came from behind her,

a smile creeping onto her lips. The situation back then

Evelina, that scheming witch, to spout such nonsense

and you’ve got nothing to say for it?”

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

her lip, resisting the

were with Evelina for her birthday, showering her with gifts.”

off, biting her tongue. Too much frustration, jealousy felt like a

voice carried a hint of

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

Remington tightened his grip, holding her close as if to

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

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