Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Liz gazed up at the man before her, torn between the sincerity gleaming in his eyes and the impeccably timed essence of his presence tonight. At her most vulnerable and terrified moment, his embrace had somehow managed to stir something uncontrollable within her heart.

Yet, she knew all too well that this was nothing but a sweet snare laid out for her.

Biting the tip of her tongue, she forced herself to stay alert, gently pulling away from his grasp as she shook her head.

"Expecting me to entrust Daisy and myself to your care? I'm afraid that might just be signing our death warrants."

Her eyes, cold and questioning, bore into him with a hint of sarcasm.

Remington's heart sank, his handsome features paling. "Liz, you cut right to the heart."

Liz stood defiantly, locking eyes with him.

"Because I'm speaking nothing but the truth. The people who showed up tonight, you're telling me you have no idea who sent them? I've fled miles to escape, nearly losing my life in the process. Do you really think I'd willingly walk into a trap?"

the only reason for their

icy as his jaw tensed, falling into a

a nerve, leaving Liz feeling even colder, as if the very cup

pulling the covers around her. "I'm so

form, his eyes reddening as he

I won't hesitate or show mercy, let alone cover for

wasn't out of doubt but disbelief that she lacked even that

eyes closed, felt a pang of emotion at his words

sound

down, and the others have been dealt

had just regained some color, turned pale again. She sat

"What about Dora?"

but it's nothing life-threatening. She's been taken to the hospital,"

as she thanked Ray, her concern for him