Aching for His Discretion (The Discretion Dynasty #1)

14. Teegan

Chapter fourteen

Teegan

S oon, my shift in the hospital was coming to an end, and I found myself taking a quick shower in the girls’ locker room. The smile on my face was huge, and I was entirely too excited for my own good.

Four C-sections, three natural births, and three hours of clinic. I was happy that I learned so much in so little time, but as the day comes to an end, I would much rather not be covered in specks of blood, amniotic fluid, and hand sanitizer.

Pulling on my plaid skirt and tan cardigan sweater, I remained in my thoughts as I brushed my hair out. Strangely enough, I saw Alec working on the floor, but he didn’t even spare me a glance... not that I minded. I didn’t really want to deal with him or his antics today, and I am simply grateful that he wasn’t going to bother me on such a busy day.

Suddenly, my phone buzzed, and I got an alert for a potential showing and report of an autopsy in the basement. I thought about skipping out on it, but I did have more than thirty minutes until Levi came to pick me up. Besides, what better way to pass the time than looking at people who are dead... respectfully .

I made my way to the basement to see that only I and maybe another three medical students were interested in examining the cadavers. Upon entering the room, I saw four bodies laid out on different beds.

“Welcome, students. Glad you could join me on such short notice!” Dr. Gordon, one of the hospital’s forensic pathologists, said happily as he welcomed us into the lab.

We were allowed to do our own exploring of the corpses for a short while as their reports and cause of death were outlined beside them. As we dispersed, I first glanced over a woman who had suffered from an autoimmune disease or, rather, systemic lupus erythematosus, to be technical.

I would have looked more in-depth into her case; however, there was one cadaver that caught my eye… one of the men who I’d seen in the last few days of my Emergency Medicine rotation. The man with the missing arm.

I went over to his case report as Dr. Gordon walked over to me slowly. “I remember being in the room where he lay lifeless and bleeding out,” I muttered, and he nodded as he examined the case report with me.

“Anything... unusual that you see in his report?” he asked as I read, and my eyes went wide as I saw how many drugs were found in his system. Cocaine, marijuana, LSD—

“He was administered lidocaine for the amputation? Obviously it wouldn’t be enough to numb him enough to the extent of cutting off his arm,” I whispered in utter disbelief.

Dr. Gordon nodded as he looked down at the man. “The toxicology screen shows it was used in unnecessary excess, causing severe damage to his nerve fibers, skin cells, and eventually his central nervous system through systemic toxicity. The presence of cerebral edema suggests he likely suffered from multiple seizures due to the overdose of medication, and then... we found him here. Whoever did this wanted him to suffer, to see himself bleed out. They were reckless, dangerous, and simply sadistic if you ask me,” he explained.

I nodded my head slowly, trying to process his words. This act was impulsive, cruel, and utterly inhumane. Any decent person would be absolutely mortified of the person capable of putting someone through this kind of torturous death.

Lidocaine... who would do such a thing?

“Many of the hospital staff rule it as some sort of gang violence, but we were not able to locate any information about the man,” he muttered, and I nodded, going to speak again when suddenly my heart skipped a beat as I thought back to the message I received from Levi a few weeks back.

Tell me, sweetheart, what was the name of that numbing medicine you gave me when you stitched me up?

Oh, it’s just called lidocaine . It’s a local anesthetic, and it prevents pain by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin.

Perfect. Thank you so much for the information, Tesoro. Such a smart girl.

Immediately, my hands began to feel clammy. It felt oddly coincidental that such an event would occur less than a day later of me telling informing Levi of the once innocent topical medication used to stitch him up.

Teegan . Do not overthink things. Don’t. He has nothing to do with any of this. It was a simple question and you replied with a simple answer. Done. Don’t make things complicated. Don’t overthink anything. Don’t.

Mitchel. Lidocaine. Trash bags. Blood. Killing.

Teegan!

“Teegan?” Dr. Gordon said, and I flinched as I looked over to him, slowly placing the file down.

“Sorry, Dr. Gordon. Just got a bit lost in my thoughts, is all,” I whispered, and he shook his head.

“That’s perfectly fine. It’s a very intense case, and it’s good that you seem calm about reading the facts.”

Mitchel. Lidocaine. Trash bags. Blood. Killing.

TEEGAN!!!

“The police are actually going to start their investigation soon. I’ve been trying to get all of the paperwork in order, so they aren’t running in and out of the hospital, so to speak.”

I nodded my head once again and felt a buzz in my pocket, letting me know my ride was here.

“Unfortunately, I-I have to go, Dr. Gordon. Thank you so much for this opportunity.”

“Of course, Teegan. I am actually planning on calling you down to view and discuss a bit more about this case and a few others, only when you are free. Would be nice to have another person in here… living that is,” he said jokingly, and I nodded as a smile came to my face.

“Of course! I look forward to hearing from you,” I said happily and bid him goodbye as I went to gather my belongings.

Upon exiting the hospital, I was face to face with the man himself as he stood by his car, illuminated by the light of the night sky. He quickly walked over to me to grab my many bags and books, placing them in the backseat. He then turned to me and pulled me into his embrace as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

“Tesoro mio, you’ve had such a long and productive day. I’m sure you are hungry and tired, hmmm?” he asked, and I nodded, as my head was tucked in the crook of his neck.

“Just a little,” I whispered, taking in his scent as he ran his hand up and down my back.

This man was too cuddly and caring to do anything to anyone. He wouldn’t do anything dangerous for a living.

Then what does he do?

“Mmmm... and I know you’re going to try to open that book the second you get a chance, sí?” he asked, and I blushed as he knew me all too well.

“Maybe... It’s just that we have another test coming up soon and I want to be ready.”

“With all your overplanning, I’m sure you’ll do the best in the class. Now, let’s start heading to my place,” he said, pulling away, before he opened the passenger door for me.

Soon, we drove in a comfortable silence as I played with the rings of his fingers that rested rather possessively on my thigh.

After stopping under a light, Levi’s voice filled the silence.

“You know, Tesoro,” he said as he moved his hand to my inner thigh, slowly caressing it. I blushed heavily as he turned his head to me for a moment. “You didn’t answer my question from earlier,” he muttered, and I bit my lip as the light turned green, and he retracted his hand… leaving my skin feeling hot.

“Guess I’ll have to find out tonight when you get your reward for doing such a good job today,” he muttered, his gaze remaining on the road.

I looked over at him slowly as I unconsciously rubbed my knee. “Reward?” I questioned him softly, and he grabbed my hand and placed a kiss on the back of it.

“It’s just that you’ve been working so hard, going to school, to the hospital, studying… I thought it would be nice if you were... rewarded for how well you’re doing. That is if you want it—”

“I want it,” I blurted out accidentally.

Levi simply chuckled as he placed another kiss on my hand.

“Hmmm... Greedy girl. In that case, you are going to love the night I have planned for you, baby.”

As I sat at Levi’s dining room table, I was immersed in both the architecture of his penthouse as well as the chicken alfredo he served me twenty minutes ago.

Standing all day just to study all night was kinda a bummer, but I was almost done, and the food definitely made it better. Levi had to excuse himself a few minutes ago and was currently wandering around somewhere as he had to take a call.

After finishing my food and placing the dishes in the sink, I decided to take a look around to find him. My feet padded through his home softly as I took another glance at each room. Upon entering the hallway, I found his office door open to see him rummaging through a file cabinet.

I waited patiently for him to notice me, and when he did, he closed the drawer and walked over to me.

“How was your dinner, Tesoro?” he asked, approaching me slowly.

“It was delicious. I loved it.”

He nodded his head and wrapped his arms around my waist. “Have you almost finished your work?” he asked, and I nodded. “Do you need any help with your flashcards?” he questioned, and I crossed my arms playfully.

“You just want to play the game where you deny me my rightfully earned kisses.”

“Well, you’re not wrong there, Tesoro. If only you knew how adorable you look, debating about whether or not you earned enough,” he simply replied, and I blushed as I looked up at him.

“Does my reward have a kiss involved?”

He chuckled. “No, not yet. In fact...” he muttered as he grabbed my hand and walked me over to his desk. I let out a small gasp as he picked me up by the waist and placed me on the top of the desk.

“Why don’t I show you your reward right now.”

I bit my lip as I gazed up at him. He looked down at my lips before leaning down and placing a kiss on my neck.

“Tell me again, Tesoro. What was your little dream about, hmm, baby?” he asked teasingly as he ran his hands over my waist, and I blushed heavily as I looked away. He turned my chin with his hand and made me face him again.

“Don’t be shy...” he whispered, rubbing his thumb along my bottom lip. I unconsciously tried to close my legs, but his other hand kept them separated as he continued looking into my eyes.

“We were having sex...” I whispered breathlessly, and he hummed as he moved his hand down my chest and navel, only to end up under my skirt.

“Hmmm, and I also believe—” he began, making me jerk slightly as he placed his thumb at the center of my clit over my panties and stockings. “I asked you a question… did I not?” he muttered, and I nodded my head as he slowly moved his thumb in circles.

“I didn’t get an answer, baby… do you want me to ask you again?” he asked tauntingly, and my hips involuntarily rose as my body responded to his touch.

“When we were having sex in your dream,” he began, his tone lowering as he placed more pressure on my bud, “... was your little pussy happy? ”

I did my best to keep my breathing at bay, but my body felt on fire all over.

“Answer me, Tesoro,” he ordered, moving his thumb faster, and I let out a small whimper as he continued to hold my legs apart.

“Yes,” I whispered, and he hummed as he continued his torture.

Leaning down to my ear, he spoke once again.

“Do you want me to make your little pussy happy again?” he asked teasingly as he slowed his thumb movements, causing me to whimper once again as I whispered the word that would give him complete control of me.

“...Yes.”