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.

forehead pressed against the back of her neck, his arms wrapped around her waist, he spoke in a soothing

got a cold heart and á colder touch, which is just as good

As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a fever, he’d grab her hand to

liked to snuggle into Remington’s arms. He ran hot, better than a hot water bottle.

what he’d just said, Lizetta’s mind flashed back to the danger in the hospital, the gleam

“You took that knife for me, didn’t you?”

while, a proud snort came from behind her,

lighter, a smile creeping onto

She hadn’t expected Evelina, that scheming witch, to spout such nonsense right

you realize you’ve been a thankless wretch, and you’ve

moved slightly. His lips brushed against her neck, a mix

the

for her birthday,

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

carried a

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

tried to get up to check. But Remington tightened his grip, holding her close as if to meld her into

going anywhere. Just stay with me; I’m in