Chapter 116

The kick from the cocktails had totally wiped Alice out—she was out cold in Edward's arms. Warmth wrapped around her like a blanket, and instead of struggling, she curled in a little closer, got comfy on his shoulder, and promptly dozed off like nothing had happened. Edward looked down at the woman sleeping blissfully in his arms, and a fire lit up inside him. Seriously? She had the nerve to get drunk in front of other guys? He couldn’t stop thinking about that moment when she reached out to grope the male model’s abs—made his chest tighten just remembering it. Annoyed, he pinched her soft cheek in frustration. She winced faintly in her sleep, her brows crinkling like a kid about to cry, a tiny sound escaping her lips. Seeing her pout like that, face all scrunched up, he couldn’t help it. His fingers switched from pinching to tracing. He gently slid a fingertip along her brows, down her delicate nose, past her lips, then rested it lightly beneath her chin. Lifting her chin slightly wit