Chapter 38

The Third Person’s pov

Gray's consciousness began to blur; his body felt hot, and his inner desires urged him to approach Bella lying on the bed. However, the remnants of his sanity told him not to do so.

The effects of the drug were strong, and he even started to experience some hallucinations, seeing Bella waving at him.

"Gray, come here," the imaginary Bella smiled at him.

"Gray, I need you," Bella extended a hand, inviting him.

Gray shook his head, forcing himself to ignore it all. He told himself that everything was fake, just his own imagination, not real at all.

Being locked in here with Bella undoubtedly meant someone had a plan to entangle them in a scandal. He couldn't let that person succeed.

In a haze of consciousness, he took out a dagger and cut his own arm, giving himself a moment of clarity.

How to solve the current dilemma? What should he do?

Scream to attract someone? Gray dismissed this option; it would ruin Bella's reputation. If the guests outside saw him alone wi