Chapter 45

North’s mind was in a mess. Her breathing raced as she subconsciously looked for a heat source around her.

She felt as if millions of ants had gnawed her chest. She could not control her body. She helplessly remained in Gerald’s arms.

Gerald wrapped one of his hands around her waist gently and typed on his phone with another hand. He sent a message to Colt. “Ms. North, I’ll take you to the hospital. You—”

North pressed her soft lips against his. Within an instant, her warm and soft kiss made his heart skip a beat.

North’s mouth felt dry. Even while drifting out of consciousness, her body was burning.

She had no idea what she was doing. She instinctively kissed him to rid herself of the heat.

Gerald’s breathing got hitched as he said with tension, “North, do you know who I am?”

North raised her head from his arms. Her eyes lost focus “Gerald…”

A great sense of emptiness hit North. She frowned. She could not relieve herself from the drug’s effects. As a result, her body a