Chapter 136

Cameron had no time to return home. He had to take Lena to the nearest hotel, the Century Inn, and have Blackheart send the acupuncture needles. Lena was burning with desire, and without treatment, her blood vessels might burst from the overwhelming heat.

He placed the feverish Lena on the bed and selected filiform needles from his bag. "Where is this… Why is my body so hot… It feels so uncomfortable…" Lena's soft, weak murmurs sent shivers down Cameron's spine. He had never imagined the usually stern Lena could sound so vulnerable.

Taking a deep breath, Cameron reminded himself that he wasn't the type to exploit someone's vulnerability. He focused on preparing to administer the antidote with six slender filiform needles. However, as he glanced at Lena, his resolve wavered when he saw her beginning to tear at her clothes. Fortunately, her weakened state prevented serious exposure. Still, glimpses of her skin quickened his heartbeat.

Cameron swallowed hard, mentally chastising himself to stay focused. Concentrating, he inserted the first needle into the CV 22 acupuncture point just below Lena's neck. Lena's reaction to the stimulation made his heart skip a beat. He realized the challenge of this detoxification treatment.

As he prepared the second needle, Lena pulled out the first and tossed it aside after feeling an unusual sensation. Her continued restlessness and moans tested Cameron's patience. "Please, Colonel Bailey, try to stay still," he pleaded, feeling frustrated and bitter.

"Cameron… Is that you?" Lena's drug-addled mind barely recognized him; her voice was laced with desperation.

"It's me," Cameron replied. His gaze sharpened. He thought she might have regained some lucidity and could cooperate. But as soon as he spoke, Lena let out a seductive moan. "I can't take it anymore… Cameron…" Her eyes, once sharp, were now lost in a haze of confusion and desire, like mist swirling through a tranquil forest.

Cameron cursed inwardly. He felt as though he was about to lose his mind. Colonel Bailey, are you trying to kill me? he lamented internally.

With no other choice, he steeled himself to proceed, knowing time was running out for both of them. Taking a deep breath, Cameron prepared another needle. His fingers deftly handled it for another attempt.

The restless Lena suddenly tore open her shirt collar, revealing a swath of blindingly fair skin. Cameron's eyes twitched at the sight. He felt a rush of blood to his head, resulting in a nosebleed.

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