Chapter 152

Ari’s lips hovered tantalisingly close. Elodie found herself speechless for a moment, caught off guard by his audacity. But her quick wit returned as fast as it had vanished. ‘I’d love to,’ she countered, ‘but you seem a tad...out of commission.’ She reached out and laid her palm on his forehead. ‘Seriously, you’re burning up. And don’t even think about saying something cheesy like ‘your love makes me burn’ or whatever.’ Ari chuckled. ‘Ouch, harsh. But accurate, I’ll admit. It’s just a mild fever. Doc says it’s normal, part of the healing process.’ Elodie raised an eyebrow sceptically. ‘Mild? You’re radiating heat like a human furnace. I’m surprised you’re not spontaneously combusting!’ He grinned. ‘Touché. But seriously, I’m fine. Just a bit warm under the collar, thanks to you.’ Her cheeks flushed at his suggestive remark. ‘Well, regardless of the reason, that fever needs to come down. Do you have any medication for it?’ ‘Should be in the bathroom cabinet,’ he replied, gesturing towa