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.

neck, his arms wrapped around her waist, he spoke in a soothing tone.

is just as good for

run cold; even in the summer her skin was cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a fever, he’d grab her hand

Remington’s arms. He ran hot, better than a

Lizetta’s mind flashed back to the danger in the hospital, the gleam of the

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

a while,

felt lighter, a smile creeping onto her lips. The situation back

to spout

you realize you’ve been a thankless wretch, and you’ve got nothing to say for it?”

slightly. His lips brushed against her neck, a mix of ticklish and tantalizing; Lizetta felt

resisting the tingling in her

Evelina for her birthday, showering her

herself off, biting her tongue. Too much frustration, jealousy felt like a waste of energy, and

voice carried a hint of helplessness.

her? Didn’t I come home to be with you that day? You’re

up to check. But Remington tightened his grip, holding

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