Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 74

Remington scooped Lizetta into the back seat and then hopped in himself.

Cedric fired up the engine and, sharp as a tack, hit the button on the console to raise the partition.

The confined space was all man–scent.

The tingling at the base of Lizetta’s tongue was a not–so–subtle reminder of the recent events.

Her cheeks were burning up, and leaning against the window, she was almost pressing her face against the glass in embarrassment.

Remington glanced at her and couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless.

Lazing back in his seat, he looked pretty chill and in a good mood, giving the huddled Lizetta a sideways look.

“You carrying some germs or something?”

Lizetta scowled and shot back a glare.

“You’re the one with germs!”

What was he on about, saying she had germs right after they’d kissed.

“Why you keeping your distance then?” Remington raised an eyebrow.

“If I had germs, you’d be the first one to catch ‘em!”

Remington cracked a smile and suddenly leaned in close.

you pass them on?

face and his lips gently brushed against

froze like she’d

chuckled, “Seriously, was that

it was her first kiss, but clearly not

were top–notch, nothing like a newbie’s, so good she couldn’t even

skills with Evelina, her blush faded, replaced

at him, her words dripping with sarcasm.

asking if it was my first kiss. Don’t you feel like it’s a slap in

of clear revulsion in her eyes.

he pulled her over to

excuse for a kiss was pretty fresh too.

was quiet,

eyes glistening with tears. The kiss was tender, and lingered longer without the bar’s chaos.

through her hair, cradling the back

against him weakly, he finally let her

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wrinkled from her grip, and Remington, breathing hard against her shoulder, was like a

his reaction obvious, and

set something off, her blush spreading from

her neck.

silent car, just their uneven breaths filling the space.

looked up at