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.

them on? Like this?”

lips gently brushed against

she’d been zapped.

chuckled, “Seriously, was that your

Of course it was her first kiss, but clearly

so good she couldn’t even kid herself about

skills with Evelina, her blush faded, replaced by a sick feeling of disgust that almost brought her to tears.

her words dripping with sarcasm.

and you’re asking if it was my first kiss. Don’t you feel like it’s a slap in the face to your

of clear

expression turned icy as he pulled her over to him, sitting

your excuse for a kiss was pretty fresh too. No need

was quiet,

lips, her eyes glistening with tears. The kiss was tender,

threading through her hair, cradling the back of her head, as if

and pushed against

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hard against her shoulder, was like a caged wild animal, radiating danger.

reaction obvious, and

move, afraid to set something off, her blush spreading

her neck.

in the silent car, just their

looked up