Hunter's P.O.V.

How dare she.....

All the while, that was the only thought invading my mind.

How dare she to refuse me.....

But damn that flare.

She's so sexy looking like that. With fire in her eyes.

It's a miracle that I controlled myself from pulling her and kissing her senselessly.

God knows how much I resisted it.

A loud bang haled my thoughts. From the sound of the hurried steps coming towards me, I can tell it is Daisy. I was about to turn around to face her but a force on my back shoved me forward making me lose my balance and stumble a little.

"WHY DID YOU DO THAT?" she screamed so loudly that I wonder how the glasses are not broken yet.

"What?" I asked even though I know what she's talking about.

"You don't know?!" she shouted, " The scene you created earlier"

"It's for the best Daisy. She needs to be here in order to be safe" I explained.

"You think I don't know about it. I know that clearly. But you can't demand her. You have to ask her" she said.

"Don't talk rubbish Daisy. If she wants to be safe, she would've agreed to my offer. Just leave it" 

"How can you be like that? She's my friend" her voice trembled at the end.

"That's why I asked her to stay. Cause I know it would hurt you if something happens to her. But I'll ask her once again. Just let her cool. I'll meet her tomorrow" I convinced her.

She nodded her head, " Please talk to her nicely. She already thinks that she made you her enemy. So, automatically she'd be scared to see you. And the moment you see her, you're apologizing to her" she said those last words so strongly.

"What?! Why should I ?" I asked.

She just stared at me blankly.

I sighed heavily, "Alright"

The things I do for her..... 

My phone rings loudly making both of us snapped.

My brows furrowed looking at the caller.

Gabriel... I mumbled wondering why is he calling when he's here.

"I sent him with Melody to her home" Daisy answered hearing me.

I quickly accepted his call.

My heart stops for a fraction of second after hearing what he told.

I immediately took my car keys, motioning to Daisy to come with me.

"What happened Hunter?" she asked worriedly.

"Someone broke into Melody's house" I replied as my voice comes out tight.

She didn't waste a minute in following me. We rushed outside, quickly started the car to Melody's house.

We reached her house within 10 minutes. It's a miracle we didn't crashed into something at the I drove. Daisy ran to inside and I slowly walk behind her thinking how bad it would look like.

The moment I stepped inside, I soon realized I was wrong. It's not bad. It's worse. 

I took a glimpse around the hall and Daisy had tears in her eyes, takes a torned book in her hands.

"This is her favorite. Actually, she loves all this. Home, books, T.V., everything. She don't even let me say 'House'. It's a Home to her. I can't imagine what pain she's going through"

Gabriel came out of kitchen with a hard face that tells me he knows something worst than this.

"Go to her bedroom. She's there" he said to Daisy. She nodded and ran to upstairs.

When she's out of sight, I turned to Gabriel "What is it?" 

He took out a small note in his hands giving it to me.

She's next. Keep her safe if you can.    

- D

In a second, my hand turned into a fist and the paper crumbled under my fingers, thinking it as his throat. It's getting difficult right now to contain my anger.

I'll kill that fucking bastard..... 

"It's not safe here anymore. Melody can understand the length of this danger. She'll come. Talk to Daisy" Gabriel suggested me. 

"Do you actually need to tell me that? No way in hell she's staying here after this" I barked at him and dashed to her bedroom.

When I'm about to open the door, the cries of her stopped me from entering.

"All this is my hard work Daisy. I worked day and night to get this. Now see the outcome of it" she said in between her cries.

Hearing this, it feels like someone takes hold of my heart and squeezed till it bleeds out. So painful. So heartbreaking.

"What did I ever do to anyone? Why is God punishing me like this? Why is my life miserable always? I have nothing now. What can I do?" she continued to ask Daisy.

The more my heart feel the pain for her, the more my mind making up the thousands kinds of torture that fucker going to suffer.

I went back downstairs giving them some privacy, hoping it'd give me some time too to get a grip over my emotions. Gabriel raised his brow in questioning at me. I sighed thinking of Melody.

"She's broken man" I shared with him.

"Figured out that" he said furrowing thinking about something. Just then Daisy came down looking like she wants ti kill someone.

"Promise me Hunter. When you find that asshole, you'll bring him to me the first thing" she hissed quietly.

Definitely wants to kill.....  

"Daisy, hon, look-----" I tried to cool her but in vain.

"Promise" she hissed again looking straight to my eyes.

I know behind this anger, there is so much pain for her friend. I sighed nodding cause I know there's nothing that can stop her from this.

"She's coming with us. Make sure her room was ready by the time we reach the club. She needs rest" she ordered and went back to upstairs.

My heart came to it's normal pace hearing this. Atleast she agreed to Daisy. If she didn't agree, I would've thrown her over my shoulder carry her to the club even if she's protesting.

Not that I won't enjoy doing it.

I shook my thoughts and turned to Gabriel.

"Extend the security to the club. I want everyone to guard it 24/7"

"On it" he stated.

"No one, means, no one should enter it without my permission"

"Okay" 

During our conversation, I heard foot steps and turned back to see Daisy.

But my eyes stopped on Melody who is walking behind her. Even though it looks like she washed her face, I can still see her puffy, red eyes from crying. But what caught me most is there is no fire. Not an angry one I saw. Her eyes always held a hidden fire behind them and she always wore a mask to hide it. Also she did an exceptional job covering it. Fortunately, I saw it crystal clear in certain times like when she showed me her sass earlier.

Now it's not there. Besides, there's nothing in her eyes. Nothing. They are void without any emotions. I don't like it. Hell, I loathed it. I want her emotions. Anything and everything. It feels like she had no soul in her. Hollow. Dead inside.

"Are you okay?" I asked trying as much as possible to not show my heartache for her.

She nodded slightly before looking at her feet. Gabriel already takes the bags from Daisy to the car. The ride is silent and I keep glancing at Melody to check if she's okay. After her breakdown, I doubt she'll come out of it.

We reached the club and both girls stepped down. Melody comes backside to pick her bag. But I stopped her before she takes it.

"I'll take care of it" I said "You go"

"No. It's not a problem It's not even heavy. I can carry it" she replied trying to get hold of the bag. 

"Melody" I called her in a voice she can't oppose.

She sighed accepting my help and went to Daisy who was waiting for her. She had a small smile in her face and I know what that meant.

Normally, I don't care about anyone enough to carry their bags or anything for that matter besides Daisy. Now I'm doing it for Melody.

Shit..... I hope she won't read too much in this.

They both went inside. Gabriel is gone to do his work I gave. I took the bag , like she said, the bag is so weightless and it give me the knowledge that the asshole must torn her clothes too.

I stopped right there taking a deep breathe to control my anger. Melody already undergo all this. Noe she she doesn't need to see me angry. If I'd known her any better by now, she'll definitely think I'm angry at her.

After I gained some control over myself, I went inside, fled directly to Melody's room.

At the same time, Daisy came out of the room. When she saw me, she smiled slightly.

"She's asleep now" she said looking at the bag in my hands, "Be quiet" 

She then leaves me alone.

I debated myself whether to go in or to call Daisy back and give the bag to her. Finally, I decided to go in. 

When I slowly opened the door without making any noise not wanting to wake her up, I'm strucked by the sight infront of me.

Melody sleeping in the bed that was once mine. Beauty..... The only word that can describe her entirely at this moment. She's a beauty. Her innocent face, fine eyes, cute nose, soft lips, smooth and fair skin. Everything about her is so tempting. So tempting that I want to wake her up and kiss her until she's breathless. 

But I can't..... yet.

I placed the bag near the nightstand so she didn't have to search for it when she wakes.

I quickly rushed out of the room without glancing back at that angelic face cause I know I can't restrain myself if I look at her face one more time. I closed the door and takes a deep breathe.

Shit.....

I'm so damn fucked up.....


Melody's P.O.V.

A pair of small hands shaking me from my sleep. I just shushed them and turned around covering my face with a pillow.

This time, their hands are on my hips shaking me. And also I remembered all the yesterday's events which sucked all the energy left in my body. The moment I got the flashback, I also realized I was in Daisy's house making me jerked awake to see to see who was making me.

It's a small cute girl. She must be around 5 or 6 years. Wearing a princess dress. She actually do look like a fairy princess. She's looking at me with her big, honey eyes.

"What's your name, baby?" I asked sitting up straight.

Daisy didn't mention there's a little girl around here. She kept watching me blinking her eyes not answering. Maybe she don't talk to strangers. I smiled at her extending my hands.

"Come here" I said softly praying to God I'm not scaring her. 

She still stay there not moving. I didn't get a chance to be around children. So, I don't know if this is their normal behavior or not.

Maybe she just sleepwalk here..... I thought.

Mel..... you idiot! She's looking at you and her eyes are opened. That's hardly a sleepwalk.

Just then Daisy peeked through the door at me.

"Good morning, Mel" she cheered.

"Morning Daisy" I replied before looking at the small girl.

"Oh! Cara, What are you doing here?" she asked the little girl whose name I got now is Cara.

Cara ran towards Daisy, hugging her legs at the same time hiding behind them.

"You don't have to be scared of her. She's a friend" she said softly to Cara, " And she's going to stay here for a while. So, you can play with her whenever you want" 

Cara inclined her head listening to her. Daisy nodded in encouragement.

Then she came to me and touched my hair softly then leaving it holding her hand for me to  shake. I shake her hand softly.

"My name's Melody. But you can call me Mel" I said to her.

She quietly looked at me before glancing at Daisy. I too looked at her not knowing what to do.

Daisy give me a wobbly smile before muttering, "She's mute."

Oh My God!!!

My eyes widened and heart crushed at the truth. I watched Cara as she smiles. Then she signed something I'm not aware of. I tilted my head to Daisy as she said the meaning of it.

"She said you're beautiful"

"Awww..... Thank you honey. You're beautiful too. Just like a princess" I said pinching her cheeks with both my hands.

She smiled at my words. It's so cute and innocent.

"So princess Cara, do you like to read?" I asked before hitting myself mentally.

Stupid Mel..... Not everyone is a nerd like you.

She giggled at her name before nodding excitedly.

Thank God.

"So, if we have time tonight, I'll read you Beauty and the Beast story. The heroine in that is just like you. Cute, beautiful and a princess" I added to increase her interest.

As I assumed, I saw the curiosity in her eyes. She smiled, hugged me and signed something . Then she ran to the door. I looked at Daisy.

"She said she'll come here tonight"

"Oh! That's great. I'll just go to library today to pick the book"

"Okay"

"So, who's Cara?" I asked. 

I don't want to speak something stupid with anyone that'll make them hurt or angry.

"She's Kade's daughter. Her mother left few years back even before Cara can remember her. Don't bring up that topic" she said thinking distantly.

"Alright. But who's Kade?" I asked.

"Oh! You'll see him in few days. He's out of town right now"

I just nodded my head. I hope he's not as scary as the others.

"Shit!" Daisy exclaimed "I forgot what I came for. Get ready. We're having breakfast"

Then she ran out of the room just like Cara but not before screaming at me to be fast.

I just sat there looking around the room. It's so large and marvelous. So different from what I've been lived till now. Now that I have some time to think, I dreaded to go to breakfast. There'll be so many people and I'm not good with unfamilier ones. But I had no choice than to get used to it since I don't know how'll be here.

I had to suck it up and face them.