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.

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

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

even in the summer her skin was cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got

in winter, Lizetta liked to snuggle into Remington’s arms. He ran hot, better than a

At the thought of what he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed back

“You took that knife for me, didn’t

a while, a

smile creeping onto her lips. The situation back

that scheming witch, to spout such nonsense

and

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

her lip, resisting the

for her birthday,

much frustration, jealousy felt like a waste of energy, and saying such things

carried a hint

did I give her? Didn’t I come home to be with you that day? You’re young but already forgetful, can’t

froze, then something clicked, and she tried to get up to check. But Remington tightened his grip, holding

Just

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