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.
forehead pressed against the back of her neck, his arms wrapped
just as good for cooling
even in the 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
to snuggle into Remington’s arms. He
out, calm and peaceful. At the thought of what he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed back
softly, “You took that knife for me, didn’t
after a while, a proud snort came from behind her,
lighter, a smile creeping onto her lips. The
to spout such nonsense
thankless wretch, and you’ve got nothing to say for
against her neck, a mix of ticklish and tantalizing; Lizetta felt her
resisting the tingling
you were with Evelina for her birthday, showering
a waste
voice carried a hint of helplessness.
be with you that day? You’re young but already
clicked, and she tried to get up to check. But Remington tightened his grip, holding her close as if to
anywhere. Just
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