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.

her neck, his arms wrapped

which is just as good for cooling down. Let’s just sleep like this

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

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

seemed to stretch out, calm and peaceful. At the thought of what he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed back to the danger in the hospital, the gleam of the sharp knife she’d

“You took that

a while, a proud snort came from behind her,

a smile creeping onto her lips. The situation back then was

to spout such

realize you’ve been a thankless wretch, and you’ve got nothing

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

bit her lip, resisting the tingling in

you were with Evelina for her birthday,

cut herself off, biting her tongue. Too much frustration, jealousy felt like a waste of energy, and saying such things aloud made her feel

a

to be with you that day? You’re young but already forgetful, can’t even remember where the gift

But Remington tightened his grip, holding her close as if to meld her into

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