Chapter 49

Janice had no choice but to shut up. Maybe it was the smooth flight or the fact that she'd been drinking the night before and had rushed to catch the plane in the middle of the night, but somehow, she fell asleep with her head resting against Edward's shoulder. Edward glanced down at their still-intertwined hands as her breathing slowed and grew steady. He lifted his index finger and lightly tapped the back of her hand. Just then, Janice stirred faintly as if her sleep was restless. She shifted closer, nuzzling against his shoulder. Edward acted swiftly. He lifted her arm while careful not to wake her and quietly removed the armrest separating their seats. Janice was leaning entirely against him in an instant, her head nestled in his chest. Edward now practically held her in his arms, fast asleep. But Edward couldn't bring himself to rest. His gaze fell to her hands, which had spent years working with needles. Both palms bore obvious calluses, but what struck him more was that t