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.

neck, his arms wrapped around her waist,

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

run cold; even in the summer her skin was cooler than most. As kids, whenever Remington got sick with a fever, he’d grab her hand

snuggle into Remington’s arms.

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

took that knife for me,

a while, a proud snort

smile creeping onto her lips. The

to spout such nonsense right In

thankless wretch, and you’ve got nothing to say

brushed against her neck, a mix of ticklish and tantalizing; Lizetta felt her body

resisting the tingling in her heart.

were with Evelina for her birthday, showering her with gifts.”

off, biting her tongue. Too much frustration, jealousy felt like a waste of energy, and saying

voice carried a hint of helplessness.

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

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

Just stay