Alex felt a damp cloth touch his forehead, causing his body to twitch at the sensation. His hazel eyes quickly opened, momentarily dazed as he took in his surroundings.
The chamber was beautifully decorated with wedding ornaments, but instead of that, his attention was drawn to Meredith, who sat by his side, attending to him.
"Meredith!" he exclaimed, quickly grabbing her arm that held the wet towel and sitting upright. "Did I blackout just now?" he asked.
Meredith smiled. She remembered how her husband had continued to gush about her beauty and his desire to celebrate their wedding night as they made their way to the bedchamber. He was clearly smitten with her, even in his inebriated state.
"Not for long," she replied. "Thanks to Mr. Amares's remedies, you woke up much sooner than I expected."
