CHAPTER 19
Madeline
I woke up in the middle of the night from a dream gasping as I found my hand between my legs. It was a highly erotic one involving Declan and I blushed as I played it back through my head. The man had turned me into a sex addict and we didn’t even have a regular relationship. We saw each other when we did with no plans from day to day. Is that how it worked when you were dating?
I rolled to my side and slipped my hand under my pillow. Getting myself off was tempting but not the same. I thought about the vibrator that he used on me and smiled at the idea of having some here at home to experiment with. I should go online and find a website to order from, depending on the prices. I laughed aloud at the idea of discussing this with my mom or even Declan. He’d probably order me the largest box and keep them at his place. He seemed like it enjoyed doing that, judging from the way that he fucked me afterward.
I looked at the clock to see that it was just past one and groaned. Now I was aroused and since Declan, I wasn’t happy just letting that go. I rolled to my back again and slipped my hand into my underwear, finding my clit with my finger. It tingled as I stroked it and I bit my lip as I continued, trying to figure out what felt the best. I pressed harder with my finger and rubbed circles over the swollen, slick skin as I felt my body tighten. Oh, God. If I finished soon, I could get enough sleep for my morning shift and I slipped a finger inside of myself as I stroked my clit with my thumb. My body tightened around my finger and I let out a cry as I came, feeling the heat wash over me. Was this how it felt on Declan? I laughed aloud at the knowledge that I now had about my own body and pulled my hand out and headed to the bathroom to wash up.
Now, I was tired. I crawled back under the covers and turned to my side to go back to sleep. I could still get about five hours in for my long shift tomorrow and maybe do something afterward. I could get some dinner, maybe with a few of the other nurses. Maybe Declan was free, but I didn’t even know if he worked.
I woke up in the morning to the alarm, blinking slowly. At this moment, I missed my night shifts. I wanted to roll back over and sleep some more but the alarm shrilled again as I reached out to silence it. I rose and made some coffee before showering and pulling on my last clean scrubs. I slipped my feet into some sneakers and pulled my hair back after I stared in the mirror. I added a little mascara to my lashes and glossed my lips, not worried about anything else. It was too early.
The sun was rising as I drove down the street to the hospital, drinking coffee from my travel cup. I was still a little groggy from my broken sleep, but the memory of what I did made me smile. The traffic was light so far and I made it to the parking lot quicker than expected, sitting in my car to finish my coffee and take in the brightening sky. It was pretty out, and I needed to appreciate it more.
Glancing at the clock, I realized that I needed to head inside. I grabbed my purse and walked inside, preparing for a crazy day. I locked up my things and headed to the desk to see what was happening, greeting the nurses that seemed to be on a break.
“Hi, Maddie. How are you?” Kelly asked as I smiled at her.
“I’m good. I could use more sleep but there’s coffee for that. Anything exciting here?” I asked as she let out a breath.
“There was a late-night accident on the freeway. Drunk driver, three cars. It was not pretty. A woman died but the rest are still here in critical condition. The driver is in the best shape, as usual.” She shook her head and I frowned. “I hope it’s better for you.”
“You never know,” I replied as I leaned forward and read the computer screen. It looked calm for now and I asked Kelly when she was off. Her shift ended in two hours and she told me that she was going home to sleep for a day. She wouldn’t want to go for dinner and she also had a fiancé at home.
The phone rang, and Kelly grabbed it, frowning as she talked briefly. “Bus accident on the commuter line. Some of them are coming here. Get ready for more!”
People headed in different directions and I followed Kelly to the doors. We had a few minutes, but I wanted the fresh air before hell started. Others joined us in the wait, including some doctors and the conversation revolved around what we were expecting. Kelly crossed her arms and looked around before speaking. “Bus versus big rig.” Curses were uttered as my heart started racing and remembering how much my mom loved being a nurse. No matter how hard it was, she always spoke highly of her job and the rewarding feeling that it gave her.
The ambulances raced around the corner, stopping in a line as people rushed to all of them. I followed Kelly and one of the ER doctors to a random vehicle and we brought the victim to a room quickly. The woman had a cut on her head and some internal bleeding and I watched as Dr. Johnson told a nurse to page Declan. My heart stopped as I moved automatically to assist, hearing the chaos around me.
I heard a familiar voice and glanced up to see Declan walk in, asking what was happening. My eyes locked on him as my body heated up, softening between my thighs. I knew that my face was flushed, and I forced my eyes to the unconscious victim once again. I helped Kelly clean the bleeding wound again and the ER doctor sewed her up gently before she was rushed to the OR, where Declan would fix the bleeding. I watched as she disappeared, following Kelly to another room where we could help.
Once the excitement wore down, I headed outside for some fresh air. I saw Declan standing there and he glanced up at me as his brows furrowed. “How did it go in there?”
“She’s going to be fine. She’s lucky.” Declan smiled and sipped his coffee. “Is everything under control in there?”
“Yeah. Finally.” I smiled and leaned against the building a few feet away from him.
“I’m off in three hours. You?” His voice was soft, and I felt excitement course through my veins.
“Same.” I wondered why he asked and I glanced over to see him staring at the light coating of snow on the ground.
“Come over. After days like this, I… need someone.” Declan’s voice shook, and I licked my lips as I nodded slowly, watching him look over at me.
The rest of my shift seemed to drag. I visited patients and checked them as I made pleasant conversation with them, keeping busy. It still dragged. Once I was finally off for the night, I hurried to my car as I looked around the parking lot. I saw Declan doing the same and our eyes locked for a moment as he paused to watch me get into my car. I started the engine as he unlocked his door and he ended up following me to his house.
We walked inside of the front door before Declan shoved me against the wall. He stared into my eyes before leaning in to claim my lips in a searing kiss as I moaned. I knew the adrenaline of the job, but I’d never dealt with it this way before tonight. I used the sex toys that I bought after meeting him, but this was better. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer as our tongues danced together. Declan lifted me and carried me to his bedroom before dropping me to the mattress and ripping off my pink shirt as I gasped. “When I have a rough night at work and patients die like one did tonight, I need everything I can find to feel like I am alive. There was a long time when I didn’t have anyone to feel wrapped around me.” Declan stripped himself of his own uniform and crawled over me to pull down my scrubs eagerly. Declan tossed them aside and slipped my underwear to the side before he spread my legs wide. My thighs tensed in anticipation before his mouth covered my pussy, sucking gently before his tongue began stroking me.
He licked and sucked, biting gently around my eager clit, making my body pulse as every nerve ending reacted to his touch. There was a difference with Declan tonight and I sensed his raw need for this. His arms slid around my thighs as he held me still, assaulting my pussy until I was crying out his name. Declan pulled back and I glanced down to see his hard cock straining against his boxers. I rose, using the adrenaline that was rushing through my bones and pouncing on him. I pushed Declan back to the mattress and tugged the cotton down, baring him to me. I considered my next move and lowered my tongue to lick him up and down the side of his cock slowly, making him arch his back to give me more. “Do you need to come, too?” I asked as he reached for my hair, gripping it in his hand. I took him into my mouth slowly, taking it deep in the back of my throat as my slickness dripped down my thighs.
I sucked him until I couldn’t stand it any longer and crawled over him. Declan moved up to take a hard nipple into his mouth as I impaled myself on him, crying out at the feeling of him filling me. I moved slowly at first as he sucked me into his mouth, dragging his teeth across my skin.
Oh my God. I loved every time I had sex with Declan, but this was amazing. I felt all my inhibitions slipping away as I started to rock against him. Declan kissed me, and I moved harder, feeling his hips rise to meet my thrusts. He spoke dirty things that he wanted to do with me as we fucked, making me wetter with the idea of some of the acts. I came a second before he did, moaning as he jerked hard inside of me and stilled.
I wanted this to be just sex. I did. I knew that at some point, I’d started falling for him and I collapsed against his muscular chest as I took several deep breaths.
What was I going to do?