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.

back of her neck, his arms wrapped around her waist, he spoke

colder touch, which is just as good

cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a fever, he’d grab her hand to use as a cool touch.

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

he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed back

that knife for

held her breath, waiting, and after a while, a

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

expected Evelina, that scheming witch, to spout such nonsense right

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 tantalizing; Lizetta felt her body heated

bit her lip, resisting the tingling in

Evelina for her birthday, showering

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

voice carried a hint of helplessness.

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

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

going anywhere. Just stay with