Melody's P.O.V.

What the hell is happening?!

It took a few minutes for me to grasp what is actually happening right now. 

Hunter had his left hand on my hip gripping it firmly and his right one on the side of my head tipping back, so it gives him easier access of my mouth to his.

Hunter is kissing me..... 

My eyes bugged out at his sudden act, but his eyes were closed shut. My body stilled uncertain of what to do. It's not an everyday thing for me to someone kiss me all of sudden.

Hunter didn't make a move. He just pressed his lips against mine. Softly and caressing. Like he's testing waters. Maybe he's waiting for me to shove him off or slap him for kissing me or something like that. But my mind is too blank to do anything. When he noticed I ain't doing any of that, he took it as my approval and it's then he started to move. His lips are smooth. Slightly chapped, still smooth. His thumb caressing my cheek sending flames of molten fire to my heart. His lips on mine.....

God!!!! It feels like a volcano erupted in me.

Somewhere deep in me, I know I've waited for this moment to come since the first time I realised I like him. But when this is happening for real, I cannot move. Maybe that's because this is the first time I'm feeling a soft intimate touch without pain. And maybe that's the reason I started responding too.

He fastened his pace only a little sensing my response. Gripping my waist strongly yet so carefully like I was made of glass, he shifted both of us around so that now my back is pressing to the door and before I know it, another solid body thrust to my front. Hunter's body..... Now his full hard frame enclosed me totally. From head to toe, my body is connected with his. Hunter slanted his head taking the kiss to further step. My hands automatically came up to his chest feelings it's hardness and then going around his neck pulling him closer.

God!!!!

I stand up on my toes to level his height but still I only came up to his chin. He sucked my lower lip making a moan come out from me. It seems to ignite him more as he groaned and lifted me up. Surprised at his gesture, I hold on to his neck tightly and just as quickly, he wrapped an arm around my back. Now the only thing keeping me away from falling is him and the door at my back. My feet is not on the ground but they're dangling weightlessly.

Our kiss is so ecstatic, so indescribable, so soft. His hand on my back curled my waist and his cold fingers are now touching my bare skin where my shirt rid up a little. I gasped at his touch but he did not bothered it and continued with his work. So smoothly and so slowly.....

When it became hard for me to breathe, I pushed him slightly. I thought he would ignore it. But he didn't. He leaved my mouth. Like I said, only my mouth. He's still holding me tight and didn't let me down. I tried to catch my breath as it isn't enough for me. My lips are moist, sensitive and tingling like some fairy touched them. But they don't, Hunter did. With his own. My eyes traveled up to his as they held so much satisfaction like he found something beautiful. 

"Hunter"

My breath came out like I ran a marathon. My voice came out hoarse, but it also came out breathy with need, desire and longing. And I know Hunter read it because he growled loudly slamming his lips again over mine. If the previous kiss was sweet and soft, this one is hot, hard and deep. His hand go down to my back of my thighs curling them around his hips.

Oh my god!!!

Oh My God!!!

OH MY GOD!!!!! 

And now every part of my body is contacted with his in the most intimate way. My eyes enlarged when his palms slide to grasp my butt and the next second he did it, I jumped in shock involuntarily. Hunter halted my move steadying me in his arms.

During all this, his lips never left mine even for a second. They're moving so fast in desperation like he never wanted to leave me. I couldn't keep up with his pace. He's sucking my lips, licking and sometimes biting them releasing a moan from me. Everytime I let out a moan, his kiss will become faster than before. Our teeth clashing, tongues mingling, bodies pressing, hands exploring..... all of this making me dizzy with the pleasure I'm feeling. It's a rough and brutal kiss but only in a most delightful, sensual and ecstatic way.

Damn..... It's one exquisite kiss.

But it ended short. Way too soon in my opinion. I still closed my eyes scared to see him. Never ever in my existence anyone kissed me like this. First, so soft like I'm fragile enough to break with a little amount pf force and next one like it was the last kiss he could get. Before I can open my eyes, Hunter nuzzled his head in my neck just as earlier when I opened the door. Just like mine, I could feel his heart beating uncontrollably. His ragged breath tickling my skin making me shudder and hold him tighter.

"You scared me" he mumbled against my neck I could barely get what he said.

My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. What is he talking about?!

Hunter lifted his head to look at me. Involuntarily, I sucked deep seeing the expression on his face. His look screams vulnerable. But I quickly slapped myself mentally for even thinking that.

Hunter and vulnerability.....

Pfff..... No way.

He is far from vulnerable.

When he stoked my jawline with his knuckles, I came to reality and Hunter's face softened probably seeing the confusion all over my face.

"When Kade informed me you fell into the pool, I was scared something happened to you" he explained.

"Oh! Umm..... I'm alright now" I whispered slowly and began to get lost in his eyes. 

He again buried his face in me nodding. His soft hair grazing my ears and cheek makes me unable to think anything but him. Then suddenly I got aware of our intimate position and squirmed to get off him. Hunter groaned like he's in pain and tightened his grip more.

"Uh..... Can you leave me?" I started to get worried what's happening between us.

"No" Hunter's voice somewhat sounded like a whine.

And now I'm really scared of our intimacy and how far this will go.

"What 'No'?! Please leave me" I pleaded trying to break away from his hold.

He lifted his head and gazed into my eyes as he intend to find out something.

"Hunter" I called him. He shut his eyes tightly for a second. 

Then he opened them and commented, "Second time."

Argh!!!! Can't he talk more accurately?!

He chuckled and leaned forward till our noses touches.

"This is the second time you called my name" 

My eyes widened at the realization that it was indeed true. I might have said his name quite few times, but didn't call Hunter directly. And the very first time I called is in between our mind blowing kiss.

I blushed heavily at the memory of it and ducked my head too shy to look at him. Hunter's low chuckle rumbled deep in his chest and it's vibrations making mine tight. He kissed my forehead and instantly my eyes closed at the feel of blissfulness.

"Say it again" he declared.

"What?" I'm shocked at his command.

He mumbled something under his breath which is clearly not meant to be heard by me. But due to our close proximity, it's impossible to not hear it.

Why do I always find myself repeating for you?!

"Say my name again, kitten" he elaborated his sentence.

I'm horrified at his statement. Seeing my expression, his hand on my hip squeezed and ordered, "Say it."

"Why did you-" I cut off by him placing his forehead against mine.

For some, it may be an intimate gesture. But for me, it's an innocent one. A pure act.

"Say it, kitten" he pressed further,

When I heard a plea in his voice, I couldn't stop myself from uttering his name.

"Hunter"

He closed his eye and a small smile erupted his face. My heart skipped a beat at his smile. I haven't seen his smile, It's beautiful. No, not beautiful. It's bewitching, alluring, ravishing..... No. Not them also. It's more. Beyond. There are no words to describe his gorgeous face with such a smile. 

"I like it" Hunter's voice brings me to the present, "I like it when you say my name."

His words made me blush as I held his eyes in awestruck.

"I'll teach you how to swim" he declared all of sudden.

My heart stopped for a beat in fear. Shit!!!

"No" I quickly objected, "No need for that. I tried, but it's not my thing. Drop it."

"What do you mean? You don't have to be scared. I'm the one teaching you. What if today's incident happens again?" he raised his voice slightly.

"Please No. Don't worry about it. I can manage it" 

"Manage?" he started shouting loudly, "How did you manage back there? I'm not arguing with this Melody. You're learning it and that's final."

"Shh....." I shushed him frantically afraid of someone will wake up at the noise.

His gaze softened, "What if something had happened to you today? What if Kade didn't saw you? What if it's too late, kitten?"

His eyes told me how scared he was. Taking a deep breath, I cupped his face with my free hand.

"There's no place for 'what if' cause it's already over, Hunter. Please don't dwell on it. Just forget about it" I said slowly trying to make him understand, "If the similar situation arises, I'll definitely learn it. I promise."

He locked our stare for sometime before sighing and nodded his head.

"Umm..... So, you gonna put me down now?" I questioned.

Hunter's sullen look soon turned into an arrogant smirk.

"What? You don't like it?" he asked grinning.

Noooo....... I LOVE it. That's the problem.

He must have seen my dumbstruck face as he put me down carefully all the while smirking at my red face. Idiot.....

When I get on my feet, I quickly scrambled back a few steps. 

"Uh....." I don't know what to say. Should I mention our kiss? Should I ask him to get out? But I don't want to be alone after that horrible nightmare or might I say a memory. So, I shut up waiting for him to talk. 

Hunter too didn't make a sound as he was busy looking at me.

"Feeling asleep?" he finally asked.

I immediately nodded a 'no' afraid he'd leave if I tell him yes. I thought he would smirk at me, but he smiled gently.

"I'll go then" he announced making my eyes wide in fear.

Oh no! I don't wanna be alone.....

Still..... I can't ask him to stay. What would he think of me?!

I nodded torn between wanting him to stay at the same without me asking. 

"Actually, I'm not sleepy too. Wanna watch a movie?" Hunter asked. Thank God!!

I agreed almost instantly not caring about how desperate I may look.

He smiled and motioned me to follow him. He brought me to the theater room I never new exists. It's so big but also simple with some couches, few lights and a large screen. But what caught me most is the top of the room. It's designed as every star in the sky is placed in this room. It's so astonishing. 

"What do you want to watch?" Hearing Hunter's question, I turned to him.

"I don't know. I actually watched nothing" I'm so embarrassed to say this. I have not watched any movie till now apart from some disney movies with Mom and Dad.

Even after I escaped from him, I didn't have time to enjoy as I was busy earning enough money for living. And if I had time, I'd spend it with reading. 

I sat in the front couch while Hunter searching the DVD's. Few minutes later, he selected one and put it on.

When the name of it appeared on the screen, sweat started to form on my forehead. Annabelle.

Daisy is a lover of horror movies and always brags about them with me. That way, I knew this was a scary one though I didn't saw it and I'm not planning to change it. No way am I going to see this movie.

"Tangled" I blurted out suddenly and Hunter turned smirking at me. Then, I came to know.

He's doing this on purpose. 

But I can't let him put this on. Sleep is already far away from me. I don't need nightmares about this too.

"I didn't saw it and Cara said she loves that movie. I want to see Tangled" I explained.

Hunter raised an eyebrow in bewilderment, "You didn't saw that?"

I shooked my head negatively to which he frowned in deep thinking.

"What's the last movie you saw?" he asked suddenly.

"It's okay if you don't have it. We can watch Annabelle" I quickly changed the subject.

I'd rather have nightmares about it than answer him.

"Kitten" he warned. Gone the playful Hunter and now I'm struck with a badass biker.

"Beauty and the beast" I replied in a blink at his tone.

"When?" he questioned is as fast as my answer.

Oh no!! I can't answer him that.....

"What's with this interrogation, Hunter?" I asked exasperated.

"Don't make me repeat myself, kitten. You won't like the result of it"

Uh oh..... He is scary.

"Iwas6whenIwatchedit" I blurted out too fast to understand.

Hunter is confused at first and then gave me a deadpan look, "Alright. Slow this time."

I sighed knowing there's no escape from this, "I was 6 when I watched it"

I know I should have lied. But I doubt he'd find it and I don't want to make him angry at me.

I waited for me to laugh at it. When there is no response from him, I peeked at him to see his angry face. His fists are balled and knuckles are turning white. His face is taut with controlling his rage. 

But why is he angry? Did he thought I'm lying?

Hunter shut his eyes and inhaled heavily and shakes his head. He opened his eyes, smiled at me and put the movie on. And it'd Tangled.

I smiled at him showing my gratitude as he sat next to me. As soon as the movie started I'm so into it that I didn't notice Hunter watching me intently. In the middle of it, I felt sleepy but due to my interest in the movie I tried my best not to close my eyes. It keeps getting hard. So, I stopped fighting it and let the sleep take over me.

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Hunter's P.O.V.

Her head fell on my shoulder in her sleep. Her breath hitting my neck and slowly her hands wrapped mindlessly around my midriff. Her strawberry scent engulfed my senses as my mind went over our kiss. Fuck.....so damn good kiss. Her inexperienced lips moving against mine is the greatest feeling I've ever felt in my life.

She kissed me back.

I don't remember the time I was this happy. Soon that happiness turned to anger when her answer evoked in me.

I was 6 when I watched it..... 

God damnit!!! Nearly fucking 15 years without watching any movie. I punched the hand rest of the couch unable to control my rage. Melody moaned in protest tightening her hold around me, shifting a little to rest her head on my chest. So cute. I stoked her hair moving slightly to make her comfortable.

I was 6 when I watched it.

Her words keep playing in my mind. It may look like a small thing. Not watching movies. But it's not. When it comes to Melody, nothing is a small thing. Every tiny detail about her is whole lot more matters to me.

Whoever the fuck he is that made my kitten this way, he should enjoy the life he has for now. Once I had my hands on him, he's regret every fucking thing he did to my Melody. My best investigators are searching for him day and night. He won't be free for a long time.

I get up taking Melody in my arms as it's already 4:30 in the morning. She'd have a back pain if she sleep here. Carrying her to the room, I noticed she's so light weighted. Like a feather. She need to eat more. It's not healthy. I placed her on the bed and covered a blanket and patted her lightly. Just like the first time, she took my hand prisoned it beneath her face. I kissed her fore head and said the words I'm dying to say to her sleeping form.

"I claimed you with that kiss, kitten."

"You're mine now and no one, even you can't change that."

"You need not to be scared of anything cause I'll protect you. I'll look after you. I promise I keep you safe and happy. And I never break my promises."

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Melody's P.O.V.

Warm sunlight hitting my face wakes me up. For a minute I can't fathom where I am. Suddenly, last night incidents hits me like a blow. The kiss.

I blushed so hard at the memory that aliens can see my red face from their world. 

Gahhh.....

How can I face him now?!

God, Save me from my misery!!

Hiding my face in the pillow, I screamed thinking about that. I couldn't figure out my feeling for him. Sure, I like him. But it stops there, right? He can't like me back enough to kiss me. There are so many beautiful women than me. So, why did he kiss me? Hunter cares for me as Daisy's friend. But kissing me? No. Something is out of order here. I want to talk with someone about this. If I don't, my head will explode with these questions.

Daisy..... No. No way. She'd be already choosing names for our kids the minute I told her Hunter kissed me. Gabriel..... The only answer I'll get from him is silence. Tyson....Alec..... No. No way in the world. They are worse than Daisy. They'll discuss it directly with Hunter.

Jenna.....Yes! Jenna could help me. And hopefully, she'd keep it a secret if I ask her. Not wasting another second, I got up like a shot to get ready.

After taking a bath, I choose to wear some casual wear I brought in the shopping with Daisy. It's a simple white shirt and grey long skirt. It's very comfortable. 

I rushed to the hall to meet her but stopped abruptly on the stairs at the scenario happening there. The hall is empty with only Cassidy and Cara. But that's not the thing that made me stop. What made me stop is the stunt Cassidy pulled. She dared to push Cara away with such a force that Cara fell on the floor with a thud.

That's the thing made my nerve break as my blood boiled with fury. Cara's face is morphed with pain and tears are threatened to fall. She tried to stand but couldn't as her knee is scratched and some blood is visible to me even with our distance. 

Oh no! No way is she going to be get away from what she had done. 

"Go away from me, you dumb girl" Cassidy screeched at Cara.

That's it. I can't take it anymore.

I ran to Cara, kneeled and wrapped my arms around her helping her to sit up. Seeing me, Cara cried hugging me tightly. 

"Shh..... It's okay now, princess. I'm here" I cooed at the poor soul. 

When her cries subsided, I released her and asked if she's fine. Cara nodded quietly and glanced at Cassidy with fear. I made her stand carefully and checked her knee. She winced at the pain when I touched it. The scratch showing some blood. Not a lot. Just a little amount of blood. But it's enough to snap the patience in me.

Before I know it, I swirled back to Cassidy in a blink and without thinking my hand raised and forced down across her face.

Slap!!!!

Cassidy cupped her cheek looking at me with shock. But I'm not in my senses to realise that I hit her and before the sound of that slap toned down, I smacked her again. This time harder than the first one. Cassidy's eyes held so much pain and a low cry escaped her throat making me pleased.

"How is it?" I barked at her.

She came out of shock and raised her hand to hit me. But today, I'm not the old Melody to cover back like a scaredy cat. I caught her hand in midair, twisted her and shoved her forward. She lost her balance but steadied herself turning to me with shock painted her face.

"How does it feel being shoved?" I roared.

"You bitch. How dare-" she started to yell.

"QUIET" I shouted unaffected by her, "How dare YOU to push Cara like that?"

By now, all my senses were long gone and my head feels like it'd burst any moment now. 

"Listen here carefully Cassidy" I hissed, "You called me names, I ignored it. You disrespected me, I put up with it. You raised a hand to hit me, I let it go. I leaved them cause it's to me you've done those things and I have no problem with putting up the shit you threw at me."

I stepped towards her face to face, pointing a finger and glaring as I said the next words, "But, you shitting with the people who matters to me, people I care for..... I won't sit back watching the show. Most importantly to Cara. If you ever behave with her like that again, I won't tolerate it. Mark my words, Cassidy. Don't you ever even think of doing that." 

"Really? You can't even protect yourself and came here to hide but you can protect that dumb girl?" 

I cut her off by slapping her again so fast and hard that she fell on the floor.

Bending  down to her, I hissed menacingly, "What did I just said to you? I see you had a tendency of making me repeat. Let me remind you one last time. If you ever dare to call her dumb, if you ever make her cry again, I'll kill you with my bare hands and that's gonna be so nasty. And one more thing, the only one dumb and stupid here is you."

"You don't know who I am, bitch" she shot back at me.

"I DON'T CARE" I shouted, "I don't care who you are and I don't care even if you're a fucking PRESIDENT TO AMERICA. Right now, I only care about is HER" I screamed pointing at Cara.

"You disgust me Cassidy" I spat as she flinched, "Really? This is what who you are? I always thought even if you are a bitch to others, you'd have a heart enough to care for someone. Now, when I saw how you handled Cara, you proved me I was wrong."

"Don't come near her again if you gonna act that way. Am I clear?"

Cassidy whimpered nodding at me and dragged herself back a little and seeing that fear in her, I wish I could say, I pity her. But unfortunately, I'm not. The only feeling I have for her is disgust. I mean, how can she act like that with innocent Cara. She's just a kid.

I went back to Cara as she had tears on her cheeks. Wiping her tears, I asked gently "Is it paining, honey?"

She nodded slightly.

"Okay. Let's take care of it. After that, I'll make you your favourite cookies. Then we can play all  day long. We couldn't yesterday, right? So, today I'm all yours" I tried to take her mind off of the pain. 

Just as I thought, her eyes lit up and hugged me hard. Chuckling at her, I picked her up in my arms and turned only to stilled at the amount of people standing there silently, watching me with surprise written all over their faces.

I can imagine why. Even I was surprised at the bravery I showed. Daisy, Jenna, Mr.Quill, Alec, Tyson, Kade and all the bikers are there. Mainly, Hunter is there checking me intently with one of his famous smirk. Maybe they came hearing the shouting. 

Argh!!! Why me?!

Though I'm embarrassed to face them all after they saw my outburst, I don't regret a single thing I did.

"Whoa! Remind me to not get to your bad side, Mel" Tyson commented earning a smack on the head from Daisy.

She came to me and gave me a side hug, "Awesome Mel. I taught you well" she winked at me.

I chuckled at her playfulness.

Few men hollered like they're celebrating. Jenna came and cupped my cheek, "I always saw you as a shy and too good girl who need to be protected, Melody. But what I failed to notice is you're strong too.

Her voice and her words touched straight to my heart. I mumbled a thank you to her ducking my head. 

When she tries to take Cara, she didn't leave me and hold me tight to my neck. Seeing Cara's protest, I looked at Jenna.

"It's alright. I'll clean her up"

She agreed smiling at me. some bikers praised me for standing up for Cara. Mr.Quill nodded like he acknowledged me. He did it with a small smile so, I take it as a compliment. 

At last, everyone went on their ways and when I'm about to move, Hunter stepped infront of me and my breath caught at the sight of him. 

"Thought you were a kitten, Melody. Didn't imagine you are a tigress" His husky voice send shivers throughout my body. 

He smirked clearly knowing the affect he had on me. I ducked my head shyly when he bent towards me. My first thought is he's going to kiss me. I closed my eyes shut in fear and anticipation. But to my dismay, he inclined his face to a side. His lips brushing my ear and then he whispered the words I want to hear everyday. The words I wanted to hide in the depths of my heart, locking them there. The words I wanted to cherish forever.

"I'm proud of you, My Tigress"