Melody's P.O.V.

BANG! BANG!! BANG!!!

I jerked up from my sleep and looked beside for Hunter but he's faster than me as he was already gotten out of bed and went to the door yanking it open.

"What the hell, Daisy? We are sleeping here damnit! There's something called 'commonsense.' Use it sometimes" he scolded Daisy who entered like a bolt.

She hit him on the head hard scowling at him. Hunter hissed rubbing where she hits frowning at her, "What was that for?"

Without answering him, she rushed straight to me, "Is it gone now?" She mumbled checking the bruise on my forehead.

To be true, I actually forgot about the wounds till she mentioned. During the emotional breakdown and also the unimaginable happiness I went through yesterday, I didn't even get to know the pains in my body.

"I'm good, Daisy."

"Hmm....." She narrowed her eyes, "This gonna leave a scar here" she grumbled grazing the cut on my temple.

One more scar to add.... Sighing, I smiled at her, "You came in like a tornado to ask me this?" I joked.

"Nah! Where were you yesterday? I was so worried when I didn't found you."

I glanced at Hunter frowning, "Didn't you inform her?"

I got my answer when he smiled sheepishly. Daisy rolled her eyes glaring at him.

"That's why I smacked you. Instead of lecturing me about commonsense, start yours from now on."

"But I informed Tyson" Hunter protested, "Leave it! It's a waste talking to you."

Daisy picked up a pillow throwing at him but he already left from there.

"You didn't answer my question" she stated raising her brows.

A small smile adorned my lips unknowingly at the memories, "First, let me take my bath. After that I'll tell you everything."

When she's about to refuse, I added, "And I'm stinky and haven't bathed since last morning" I scrunched up my nose feeling ewww."

She laughed at my expression, "Fine. Come fast. After your smile, I'm so eager to know what made you so happy."

Soon after she left, u quickly brushed my teeth and stripped down my cloths stepping under the warm shower easing my stiff limbs.

Sighing contently, I closed my eyes with heavenly feeling of hot water cascading down my body.

Completing the long and warm shower, I stepped out only to find that I forgot to bring my cloths.

"Shut. Shit. Shit" I cursed myself and immediately wrapped the towel around me. Peeking through the door to see if Hunter came to the room, I quickly rushed out to closet and took my cloths praying that he should not come right now.

But when did my prayers ever listened?!

As soon as I turned, my head bumped with the rock hard body which is way too familiar to me while the clothes in my hand fell on the floor. Why?! I cried inwardly, Just why?!!

Raising my head, my eyes met with his hot intense gaze. For a second, I forgot where I'm standing and in which state completely lost in his entrancing and seductive orbs. Gathering myself instantly and clutching my towel tight, I breathed out, "Hunter."

And in a blink, he put his both hands on the closet either side arresting me in between his arms. Now I have no chance to get out of here.

Not uttering a word, Hunter just closed his eyes shut and took few fast and uneven breaths. I could clearly see his jaw clenching few times while his expression is screaming that he's in some pain.

Instantly, worry took over me as I placed my hand on his chest and questioned, "Are you alright, Hunter?"

He opened his eyes and a gasp left me at the raw carnal desire in them. He circled his arm around my waist pulling me closer almost like glued to him while he suddenly dipped his head in the crook of my neck sucking the droplets of water on my skin.

"Aahhh" I gasped out loud absolutely surprised with his act.

I struggled to breath as he continued with his delicious torture but soon give into the heavenly bliss. He didn't left a single spot untouched, kept on kissing, sucking, biting like a starved beast who just found his favourite feast.  Moving my hair aside, he trailed his kisses along the length of my neck to the shoulder and traveled down to my cleavage and stopped for a second. Before I can come back to my senses, he bit there emitting a loud moan from me.

"Ahhh....." My back arched involuntarily giving more access. "Hunter" my voice laced with need and wanton only encouraged him to go wild on me.

The next few minutes, the room filled with my moans and his groans that raised the already heated temperature. But when his hand reached the knot of the towel, I felt like a bucket of cold water poured on me.

Sensing my stiff posture, Hunter too stilled for a second and took his hand away. Taking deep breaths, he gripped my waist tight and lifted me up, burying his face in my neck. I bit my lip to not let the gasp out of me.

"Strawberry" he murmured inhaling deep.

It took a moment to understand what he's referring to.

"M–My shampoo."

He groaned nuzzling even more into me, "Damnit, Melody..... You are such a beautiful vixen! I can't seem to get enough of you."

Blushing, I tried to push him but he's adamant and started peppering feather like kisses along my neck once again while nipping in between. When I felt a bit of pain, I chided him frantically.

"Don't you dare to give me a hickey again, Hunter!!"

He pulled out giving an amused look with a devilish smirk, "What if I already have?"

Shutting my eyes, I groaned loudly hitting his chest with my fists, "Now what should I do?! I have no concealer left with me to hide it!" I cried out.

"Simple. Don't hide" he shrugged nonchalantly.

My eyes rounded in shock at his shameless statement. Glaring, I pushed him angrily while he stumbled back with the sudden force and had the nerve to give me an entertained look.

"Maybe you don't have any problem" I yelled throwing my arms in air frustrated, "but it's me who's going to be mortified and bearing their teasings!"

By now, I totally forgot I was only in my towel and busy throwing daggers at Hunter. Not bothering my glares, he just picked up the dress which is long forgotten on the floor and moved to the closet selecting a high neck top and a jeans for me. Though touched by his gesture, I simply acted unaffected and snatched them.

When I turned to go, he grabbed me from behind, crashing my back to his chest. My breath hitched and heart quickened when he pushed my wet hair out of his way. Placing a solid and sounded kiss on my neck, he went without a word.

After getting my heart beats back to the normal, I quickly wore the cloths Hunter had choosen. I couldn't help but feel shy and flustered, there's something intimate about wearing his selected cloths. Heat crept to my cheeks reminiscing our moment few minutes ago.

Stop it, Mel!! You are becoming so shameless these days!!!

Chiding myself, I hurriedly got out of room in search of Daisy to share yesterday's events.

***

"You look like your mother" Jenna stated gazing my parents picture, "but you got your dad's eyes."

I smiled looking at the photo which was taken probably few hours after my birth. Dad had a proud smile dancing on his lips where as my mom, despite being so worn out, appears serene and content with me in her arms.

And if you ask me what was Daisy doing right now, let me say, she's been standing in shock from the time I told what Hunter had done yesterday.

"Wow" Finally, she seemed to be back to normal enough to talk.

"I'll be your maid of honour" she squealed excitedly.

To say, I'm beyond shocked to comprehend what she's actually speaking about. And not noticing my state, she ranted on.

"Oh my god!! That means I have to make sure that everything's perfect. We have to invite every single person we know. Mom, start making a list of guests from now so we won't forget anyone. There's so many things we have to arrange..... Venue, cake, flowers, honeymoon tickets!! Everything should be THE BEST. AND THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG FAT WEDDING!!!!"

"STOP!!" I roared in disbelief at her blabber, "What the hell are you talking about, Daisy?"

"Hunter and your's wedding, duh!" She stated like it's a small matter.

"That, I understand rather very clearly from your baseless talks" hissing, I frowned, "My actual question is—what was that stupid thing that made you think of the preparations of our non-existent wedding?!"

Daisy grinned like a Cheshire cat, "Didn't you get it? Hunter never ever apologized to anyone. Except me ofcourse! And that made you very special to him. Now the only thing left is, him asking you to be his girlfriend, making it official, proposal, wedding, honeymoon and then CUTE LITTLE BABIES!!" she gushed ecstatically.

I couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry or to be pissed at Daisy for her dreams about my 'probably–not–gonna–happen–ever' wedding.

"Quit it, Daisy" Jenna scolded, "You are scaring her. Look how pale she had became!"

"But mom, I'm just saying truth. And knowing Hunter, it won't take long for him to ask her to be his girlfriend" Daisy defended herself.

Biting my lips, I avoided meeting her eyes while she said that. But Daisy is a step ahead of me and frowned looking towards me.

"Did he asked you already?"

I glanced back and forth to Jenna and Daisy through my widened eyes. They both have the similar scrutinizing gaze on me.

Gulping, I lied, "N–No! Just leave that topic, okay? And stop thinking about my marriage with Hunter, Daisy."

Without hearing my words, they both hugged me abruptly knocking the breath out of my lungs."

"He asked you!! OH MY GOD!!! What was your reply?" Daisy asked eagerly.

"Umm..... I told..... Uhh.... I need some time."

Like everytime, I prepared myself to hear some lecture from Daisy. But to my surprise, she just sighed heavily.

Jenna smiled warmly, "Honey, we can understand your situation. And we definitely won't compel you to accept him if you don't like him or not comfortable with him. But if you do like him and just scared to take decision, then remember one thing that you won't ever regret accepting him. This will be one of the best decision in your life. Hunter may be an angry bird sometimes" she chuckled lightly, "but my boy got a good heart."

I nodded assuring her that I knew it.

"And whatever the decision it would be, take it from your heart. Not from your messy mind" Daisy stated making me pout.

She rolled her eyes, "I know you, Mel. If you have listened to your heart, you both would have been a couple by now."

I giggled sheepishly.

"But don't let my brother wait too long" she pouted.

I agreed, "Okay. Enough discussions! Let's have a look at the pictures" I tried to change the topic. If it prolongs more, I would definitely blurt out all my thoughts and fears which will only make them worry for me.

"Awww..... You're so adorable, Mel. Now I know where you got that beauty from. Seriously, your parents are just beautiful and perfect" Daisy exclaimed.

"That's true" Jenna agreed, "You three would have been a perfect family if they were alive."

My smile dimmed a little while Jenna gasped softly, "Oh dear! I'm so sorry. I shouldn't—"

"Please, no...." I cut her off gently, "It's alright. Infact, from yesterday, I'm feeling like they're with me.... beside me. Before, I always used to feel bad to hear about them, but now it lessened and I won't feel like that anymore. I have to accept the truth at some point of time, right?"

Jenna cupped my face smiling, "You do know we are also your family, don't you?"

"Yes" I whispered gladly.

At that very moment, Hunter along with Alec entered with unreadable faces. They seems to be so..... agitated and outrageous. And Hunter..... he looks completely out of control with blood shot eyes and disheveled hair.

"What happened Hunter? Is everything alright?" Jenna questioned worriedly.

He glanced at Daisy without answering Jenna. Why is he like that? Daisy also appeared confused with Hunter's behaviour. Seeing him silent, Alec replied to us.

"It's nothing, Jenna. We will be late tonight. Will explain later."

Suddenly, Hunter hugged his sister making me worry for him. Something is definitely wrong, or he won't behave like this!

"Hunter, what happened? You are scaring me."

But he just kissed her forehead and left the room leaving us worried and scared out of our wits. Alec too followed him giving us a nod.

Daisy had tears in her eyes, "Something happened, mom. I didn't see him behaving like this ever."

Quickly I came out searching for Hunter. As soon as I spotted him in between 30 other people at the entrance, I called out for him loudly.

His back stiffened at my voice halting his reps still not turning to me. Standing Infront of him, I stared directly into his eyes searching for some emotions, but found nothing. He is completely blank.

It aches immensely to see him like this. Without a second thought, I lunged forward embracing him and crushing him to me with all my strength. In this moment, I don't care that everyone's watching us, I don't care that Hunter is not responding to my hug. All I care is soothing his pain. Rubbing his back smoothly, I tiptoed till my lips reached his ears at the same time pulling him to me and whispered softly.

"Everything will be okay, Hunter. I'm there for you."

I don't know why I felt like saying that to him..... I just did. And it gives me my desired acknowledgement from him. He enclosed me in his warmth as soon as he heard my words and just as tight as me. Lifting me up to his level, he buried his face in my neck while I thrusted my fingers in his hair caressing smoothly. After few minutes, he released me from his hold, but I cupped his cheek restricting him to push me away and kissed his forehead gingerly.

"I'm there for you" I repeated wanting him to believe me.

He gave me a tiny forced smile before leaving with his men. My heart is pounding so wild and violently making me restless.

Why am I feeling that something terrible is going to happen??

***

"Why didn't he returned yet?" Daisy cried hugging me.

It's almost 4 in the morning but Hunter and his men didn't come back and also not receiving any calls from us. Even though Tyson knew when their whereabouts, he didn't revealed where they went and his demeanor too screaming that there's is a huge problem. I'm damn sure they're hiding something huge.

Even when Daisy demanded him where Hunter is, Tyson made no comment on it. She hits him, cursed him, threatened him but still he's not ready to share that secret with us.

"Please, Daisy. Calm down! He will come soon" I tried to console her even though I myself on the verge of breaking down.

"No! He is in danger. I can feel it" she shouted, "Didn't you see how he behaved earlier, Mel? He's hiding something. And he always..... always inform me whenever he will be late" she cried hysterically.

Tears welled up in my eyes looking at her state. But I had to be strong for her. If I cried along with her, it'd only make her more scared.

Wiping her tears away, I asked, "Shh..... Stop crying, Daisy. Do you want Hunter to throw fits when he sees you shedding tears?"

"I don't care!!" Sobbing, she pleaded me, "Please call him again, Mel."

I glanced at Jenna, she nodded in understanding and was about to call when Tyson interrupted.

"Maa, please! Let him come and then he will explain where they went. Why are you disturbing him?"

"SHUT UP!!! When you're not ready to reveal where he is, THEN YOU DON'T HAVE THE FUCKING RIGHT TO PROCLAIM YOUR PATHETIC OPINION!!!" Daisy bellowed.

Tyson's gaze softened at her tear stricken face while she glared back at him.

"Flower—"

"Don't! Swear to God, Tyson. I'll kill you if you open your mouth again" she hissed.

"Daisy, listen to me. He's right. We don't know in what situation he is. Without knowing anything, it's not good to disturb him now. What if he's not in the condition to take our calls? We can't do that, right?" I tried to make her calm.

She stayed silent after that but kept on crying. With each minute passing, my fear piling up enormously making me tremble. I curled my hands in fists to stop them shivering without anyone's notice. Inspite of convincing Daisy to not disturb Hunter, all I want right now is to call him and ask to come here infront of me this instant. Where are you, Hunter? I pleased internally, Please come back soon....

I looked up when my thoughts broke hearing a shattering sound. With Tyson standing before Daisy with painful expression while the latter throwing a murderous glare at the former and a glass of water destroyed into pieces on the floor. It didn't take long enough to understand what has actually happened between them. Tyson shut his eyes in exasperation.

"Don't you dare come near me if you value your life!" Daisy threatened.

"Can you stop it?! Why are you acting like a brat? I'm telling that Hunter will be fine, right? IS IT SO HARD TO TRUST ME?"

Seems like Tyson lost his patience.

"Then tell me where he is! At least let me talk to him. It's killing me not knowing whether he's safe or not" Daisy sobbed heartbreakingly.

He sighed and cupped her cheeks, "Flower.... Please believe me! He's safe and will be back soon. Stop crying, baby..... I can't bear your tears."

She shoved his hands away, "FUCK YOU! I WANT HIM HERE RIGHT NOW!!!"

I was about to interfere when in the exact moment the door bursted open. All our eyes fell on its direction and it didn't take a second for the room to be filled with our shocked gasps.

There stood Hunter..... covered with bruises and a bullet wound!