The Shadow Doctor Ch. 05

Tam grunted in satisfaction and leaned back to let his shoulders rest against the back of the couch. Since he seemed to enjoy it, Yelena continued her pattern. She alternated forcing her throat open while she gazed up at him then rubbing her face and chest against his cock while she broke for breath, smearing herself with her own saliva. The chains hanging from her neck and wrists tinkled softly as she moved between his legs, their sounds joining the wet squelching of her throat as she forced herself to take the full length of Tam's cock over and over.

Tam had already spilled his seed into her mouth when he woke this morning, so he took some time to rise to a climax. Each time she took him to the base, Yelena stayed down just a little bit longer, her passion mounting the longer she had him inside her. Her willingness to serve might be feigned, but the arousal was real. The spell gave her no choice in the matter -- whatever she might want, her body was compelled to hunger for him.

When he felt himself on the verge of coming, Tam reached down and clasped his hands on Yelena's head, holding her all the way down as he spurted his cum directly into her throat. With a groan he pushed her back and stared upward, breathing heavily.

Yelena coughed and gasped for breath after swallowing his seed, then lowered her head to immediately suck on him again. He looked down and saw her hands clasped together at her waist, twitching as if they wanted to be someplace else, and her eyes full of lust as she stared at his cock. He sighed -- apparently she hadn't managed to come yet, and he knew she hadn't come that morning either.

"Very well, I suppose you can give yourself an orgasm. Just be gentle, it's sensitive."

Yelena moaned and pressed herself against his leg, her hands diving under her skirt to desperately rub at her clit as she gently held the head of his softening cock in her mouth and suckled at it. Tam leaned back and absently fondled the short fuzz of blonde hair growing back on her head while she worked to bring herself off. Once she'd shuddered through an orgasm, Yelena lay between his legs for a moment, then lifted her head and carefully licked his cock clean.

Since their bodies had still been joined when she came, Tam was able to idly harvest the energy of her orgasm with the Taoist disciplines, which were becoming instinctual to use the more he practiced them. While he used it to replace the majority of the chi he had spent into her throat, Tam rose and found his pants, then slipped out of the room to find a washcloth.

He dried himself off and fixed his clothes, then walked back to his study and tossed the cloth to Yelena. She was kneeling against the couch where he'd left her, head curled under her arms as best she could in her chains. She took the cloth and wiped at her face and chest, then reached down and cleaned under her skirt, keeping her face to the floor and avoiding his eyes.

Tam settled into a low crouch next to her and slipped a finger under her collar, making her face him. She resisted for a moment then sighed and met his eyes. Her eyes had faded back to their normal pale green, like fresh-cut grass, and it was obvious she'd been crying while he cleaned himself up.

"What's wrong now?"

"Why do you make it feel good? Why can't you just let me suffer when you force me to fuck you, why do you always make my body betray me?"

Tam frowned. "You'd rather be in pain?"

"No, I don't want to be in pain. I just don't want to keep coming from being your little fuck slut slave. I should hate this, I do hate this, but your damn spell makes me want it." Yelena shivered. "I'm sorry, Master, I didn't want to complain. The spell makes me answer, even when I'm trying to be a good slave."

Tam chuckled. "And why are you trying to be a good slave?"

"So that you won't punish me. And also because I want to learn magic. Master." Yelena blushed and looked away.

"I know, pet, I know. Here, let's get you out of the sirik and get you properly dressed again. Even though I enjoy looking at your pretty little tits, I think you'll be a better student dressed and relaxed."

Yelena sighed and nodded. She sat there docilely as Tam used the key to unlock the manacles from her wrists and ankles then release the sirik from her collar. Picking up her top from the floor, she tied it into place and knelt quietly by the couch. Tam sat on the couch and placed his hand on her shoulder, gently rubbing it. She flinched slightly at his touch then forced herself to be still.

Tam thought for a moment. "I'm not completely sure why I enjoy seeing you take pleasure when I use you. Part of it is that I want you to find contentment in your fate and I think pleasure will help with that, but that's not the main reason. I think I like the sensation of control. Anyone could keep you in chains and force himself on you, but no one else can make you lose yourself in passion like I can. I'm the only one who can master you completely."

Yelena glanced up at him with a frown. "Don't get so full of yourself. It's the spell that masters me, not you."

Tam laughed. "True enough, slave. But the spell is my invention, and I'm the only one who knows how to cast it. So I really am the only one in the world who can do this to you."

Yelena batted her eyelashes at him in a mock display of awe. "Oh, lucky me, to have fallen into the grasp of such a powerful master. Surely God smiled upon me to grant me this privilege."

"I doubt your foreign god had anything to do with it. But if he did, I certainly owe him a favor."

Yelena leaned back against the couch, making herself more comfortable. "Well, however that blow job made me feel, at least it put you in a good mood. Any chance you feel like actually teaching me some magic now?"

"In a minute. Before we get started, I wanted to ask your opinion on Grace coming to live with us. What did you think of her?"

Yelena frowned in thought. "We didn't interact that much, so I just have a general impression. She's beautiful, of course. And she lives up to her name; I'm kind of jealous of how smoothly she moves and the whole general air she had. And she was so completely submissive -- it's like she's the perfect slave, no concern for anything except pleasing her master. She frightens me a little, honestly. I'm scared you're going to turn me into her eventually."

"You shouldn't worry too much about that; I think your natural temperament is too fiery to ever really match Grace's nature, no matter how obedient you become. We both know I could alter your temperament, but I find I'm quite fond of you the way you are."

"Thank you, I like my temperament too." Yelena blushed slightly at the compliment then glared at him for a moment before forcing her eyes down submissively.

"Still, you could learn a few things from her, and you'll have the opportunity. Study her behavior when she's here, and if she's open to it, ask her how she finds contentment in her slavery. You're never going to be free, so you might as well see if you can learn something from her."

"Thank you for that reminder." Yelena scowled at the carpet.

"Oh, don't pout. You've emptied my balls and sated my curiosity, I'm ready to start teaching you magic."

Yelena brightened up a little at that. She was still in a bit of a sour mood when they started, but as the morning wore on she lost herself in the process of learning and forgot about her troubles for a while.

Tam started by testing her ability to reach her chi. He timed her attempts, having her start over after five minutes. She failed her first attempt, her emotions too unsettled, but succeeded on three of the next four tries, reaching her chi in just under three minutes on the final attempt. Simply touching her chi helped to calm Yelena and brought a tiny smile to her lips each time she succeeded.

Satisfied with her progress in touching chi, Tam had her maintain the state and walked her through a basic chi strengthening exercise, meant to gradually increase the size of her reservoir and let her reach it more quickly. He had to use a few magical commands to help her get it right, but she adapted to it quickly.

After Yelena had repeated the entire set of exercises three times in a row without error, he decided to go ahead and teach her an actual chi working. His own teacher had kept him on the basic exercises for weeks, but the ability to use the spell to push her mind down the right track let Tam accelerate Yelena's training at a ridiculous pace.

Commanding her into a deeper trance, he used his control to demonstrate how chi could be used for self-healing. Under his guidance, Yelena guided and focused her chi to her various lingering injuries, holding it in place and slowly circulating her chi at the correct pace to accelerate the body's natural healing.

Letting her out of the tight control, he had her attempt it on her own. He kept her chi glowing in his vision as she did so, correcting her when she made mistakes. When he was satisfied that she would not accidentally injure herself in the process, he told her to spend the rest of the morning practicing healing.

Leaving Yelena settled in her lotus pose on the couch, Tam returned to his reading, browsing another of the texts he had purchased the day before. When it was time for lunch, he roused Yelena from her trance to check her progress. She stared at her body in shock. All of her lingering bruises had healed completely, except for the black eye he had given her, which had faded to a faint discoloration. Her ass was white again, no marks remaining from the spanking or the switching, and the tattoo was healed. She had also made some progress with her piercings though they were still slightly sensitive. Tam judged that another similar session would have her in perfect health.

He checked her chi reservoir; she'd used up more than three quarters of her chi, leaving her quite low. Tam could have done the same self-healing with a fraction of the chi in a few minutes, but Yelena's efficiency couldn't match his years of experience. It seemed using the control spell didn't completely override reality, though they had still done in a single morning what most students took weeks or months to learn.

Tam prohibited her from attempting to use any more chi that day, wanting to ensure she still had a reserve. Novice chi users would sometimes pass out, draining themselves too deeply; Yelena wasn't in danger of that yet, but she was close, and she didn't know her own abilities well enough yet to skirt the line safely.

Tam had Cook prepare an extra-large lunch, which he and Yelena ate alone, attended by Luong Fai. Aside from their customary breakfasts together, Lin Song usually ate her meals in the servant's quarters with her husband and the rest of the staff.

While she and Tam ate, Yelena learned why Tam had requested a large lunch. She was ravenous, her body having burned energy to fuel the chi healing. Tam didn't force her to eat from his hand, knowing how hungry she would be; she consumed the double serving of lunch ravenously from the bowl he set on the floor for her. She was still licking stray grains of rice off her fingers when Ho Tien arrived to inform Tam that they had a visitor.

Tam looked up at his apprentice, who had the duty of minding the gate today in place of Bin Hsui. "Did Wong Gao send the girl over already?"

Ho Tien bowed. "No teacher. It is the lady Su Wen, with attendants. I brought her to the guest sitting room then came to fetch you immediately."

Tam blinked in surprise. Su Wen visiting his manor unannounced was a surprise, and surprises were not good when they involved the Tong lieutenant. At least the boy hadn't insulted her by leaving her at the gate.

"Well done. I'll go speak to her at once. Lock the gate then come and wait outside the sitting room in case I need you." Ho Tien bowed and scrambled off.

Tam rose then glanced at Luong Fai where she stood against the wall, his mind working quickly. "Take Yelena to Lin Song and have her keep her in the servant's quarters. I want her out of sight of Su Wen's attendants and under guard unless I request her presence. Her shackles are still in my study, you'll need to retrieve them once you hand her off to Lin Song. After that's taken care of, prepare a tea tray in case our guest wants some."

He tossed the key to Yelena's sirik to the maid and hurried off. Yelena looked like she wanted to bolt, but Tam didn't have time to calm her down. He'd have to trust to his staff to handle her for the moment.

Tam cut across the central courtyard to save a few steps on his way to the wing of his manor reserved for his personal use. Through the small band of trees that screened the courtyard from the gate, he could see a sedan chair just inside the entrance, with a pair of porters relaxing beside it.

He stepped into the hallway that ran the length of his wing of the manor and saw the familiar broken-nosed face of Huu Shen, one of Su Wen's primary enforcers. The big man was accompanied a younger thug whose name Tam hadn't learned; he looked familiar, and after a moment Tam placed the younger man as Huu Shen's apprentice, the one who had helped the big man carry Yelena to Tam's manor hidden in a basket. Tam wasn't sure what the significance of Su Wen choosing these two as her bodyguards today was, but he suspected it wasn't coincidence that two of the three Tong members who had been involved with Tam's purchase of Yelena were in attendance. He was glad that at least that rat Chiang Lu wasn't with them.

"Pleasant day, doctor." Huu Shen lazily saluted Tam from where he was leaning against the door.

Tam nodded in response. "A pleasant day to you as well, Huu Shen. Shall I attend your lady?"

"Yeah, that's pretty much the idea." The big man grinned and waved at the door. Tam bridled slightly at being invited to attend someone in his own home, but the thug was being friendly and that seemed to indicate that Su Wen's visit might not be threatening. He inclined his head slightly again in thanks and stepped into his sitting room.

Tam made sure there were no outward signs of his nerves as he entered the room. Dealing with Su Wen was a delicate process, and he preferred to know what to expect before a meeting. She hadn't visited his home since the first night she had demanded his medical services, sending messengers instead when she required him.

Su Wen was standing at the far wall, admiring a piece of calligraphy he had hanging there as decoration. As always, she was the picture of refined style, her small stature and careful dress concealing the danger she represented. She turned on hearing his entrance and smiled.

"A very fine piece. Tsui Mai, if I guess correctly."

Tam bowed. "You know your calligraphy. I keep that piece as a reminder of how far my own humble skill with the art is from that of a true master's."

"It is truly a beautiful piece. You have excellent taste, as I have come to expect from you."

"Thank you, Honored Lady."

She smiled slightly again. "I'm sure you're wondering why I've visited you unannounced. I apologize for the rudeness."

"You are always welcome in my home. Please do not even consider it."

"Thank you, Doctor Hsien. May I be seated?"

"Of course." Tam gestured her towards the best chair then sat down across from her. "How may I assist you today, Honored Lady?"

"Please, I've told you before, there's no need to be so formal."

"Of course, Su Wen. Thank you."

She waved her hand, acknowledging his thanks but implying there was no need. "I've come to give you an update on the results of the war for control of the underworld in the foreign quarter. I'm afraid I must also impose on your kindness, as I have some more questions I must ask the foreign girl."

"Of course, it would be my pleasure to make her available. Would you like some tea while you question her? I've told my maid to prepare some."

"Tea would be delightful."

Tam bowed slightly and stepped outside. Ho Tien was waiting in the hallway, leaning against the wall opposite Huu Shen and trying to not look intimidated. A quick word from Tam sent the teenager to fetch Yelena and the tea.

Tam relaxed slightly as he stepped back into the room. Questioning Yelena was a simple enough reason for Su Wen to visit, though it was still slightly surprising that she had come unannounced.

Since it would be rude to discuss business before the tea arrived, Tam and Su Wen spent the next few minutes exchanging idle pleasantries until Luong Fai and Yelena arrived. The slave girl was carrying the tea tray and locked in her sirik; the maid presented and poured the tea, then retreated back outside. Yelena knelt at Tam's feet, keeping her head down and doing her best to be unobtrusive.

Tam took the first sip of tea, as the host. Once he had done so, Su Wen took her own sip and let out a small sigh of satisfaction. The ritual satisfied, she set down her cup and got down to business.

"In general, the shadow war has gone well. Thanks to the intelligence from your girl, we were able to ambush the foreign cartel at multiple points, wiping out most of their leadership and taking control of their territory. There has been some resistance, but most of the survivors have sworn loyalty to the Silver Tong, and we are in control of the district. One of the reasons I stopped by was to tell you that you can do whatever you please with your girl now; there is no need to attempt to keep her hidden any longer."

Yelena tensed at hearing of the deaths of so many of her friends and colleagues, but kept her head down. Tam kept an eye on her, but devoted the majority of his focus to the woman seated across from him.

"Congratulations, Su Wen. Such a rapid victory is a testament to the strength of the Silver Tong."

"It would not have been possible without the intelligence gained from your girl. Your truth spell served the Tong well in the past, and it has done so again. A significant portion of the credit for this victory goes to you, Hsien Tam."

"I have no need for credit. You pay me well for my services."

Su Wen laughed softly. "Don't worry; I have no plans to reveal your abilities to the rest of the Silver Tong. Only I and a small number of my most loyal men know the truth of my interrogation methods."

"Thank you, my lady. You know I only wish to practice my craft, and make a small comfortable living for myself."

Su Wen nodded. "You are a very humble man for one so skilled, Tam. Still, despite the advantage of surprise, the war was not without casualties. Second Tiger and Fifth Tiger each had setbacks in the attacks they led. Fifth Tiger died and Second Tiger was gravely injured in the battle. Second Tiger's men were at least victorious, with only two foreigners escaping them, and most of the fighters who defeated Fifth Tiger surrendered once they realized how badly the rest of the night had gone for their side."

Su Wen took another sip of her tea and continued. "I was busy with my own portion of the ambush, so I do not know how exactly the failed attacks went awry. It seems there were more foreigners gathered at the location Fifth Tiger attacked than we expected; a shame, but no intelligence is perfect."

She smiled slightly, a cold expression. "Second Tiger's case is more interesting - apparently the foreigners had the aid of a magician, which your girl somehow failed to mention. Second Tiger sustained burns over the majority of his body and is still suffering painfully; a doctor was called to attend him but was unable to heal him. The Tong Master executed the man for his failure."

Tam thought he saw Yelena twitch at that news, but he was more focused on what Su Wen had said. He sensed a potential trap here. "Sad as it is, some wounds are beyond the skill of a healer. I had heard that chi use was a requirement to be named a Tiger; cannot he heal himself with his chi?"