Chapter 126

“Edward... Edward...” Alice mumbled with her eyes shut tight, squirming a little, clearly uneasy. “Hey, it’s alright. I’m right here. Just taking you somewhere safe,” he said gently, his voice low and calming, instantly making her relax as she gave a faint nod. He quickly found a little nook in the cave, shielded from the wind, and laid her down carefully. But once he felt her soaked clothes, he froze, caught in a tough spot. He couldn’t just leave her like this, not when she was burning up. But changing her clothes... It’s not like he hadn’t seen her before. Plus, they were married, for crying out loud—legally. Why overthink it? Clenching his jaw, Edward started unbuttoning the front of her clothes. Alice let out a soft whine as a chill hit her chest, immediately covering herself with crossed arms, not letting him go further. She pouted sleepily, “Cold… s-so cold…” “Shh, I know. You can’t stay in wet clothes, babe, gotta change into something dry,” he coaxed softly, completely smitten