Chapter 10

Unknown POV

They argued like a goddamn couple. I can't let him have her. She's mine and I will protect her from him. Even if I have to take her where no one else can find her.

I know that they found out about Melody's past and Tom. I knew she didn't want anyone else to know about him. And especially the things he put her through. They were going to find out about it over time. I might as well give them a little...push.

Back then I kept telling myself it was fine. Tom was only trying to make her stronger. Now that he's gone I see how strong he truly made her. But the cost was far too great. But I'll be the one to fix her.

But the real question is where is that abusive ex-boyfriend of hers now isn't it? Well let me tell you, he's six feet underground. I put him in that body bag, I killed him in that car accident. I didn't know that Melody was in the car. Luckily she doesn't remember anything about the crash. I can't let her know who I am. Well, at least not yet. And once I have her...I'll never let her go. Once I set everything into motion, we'll be ready to go. I need it to be a perfect time. I don't care what it takes Melody will be mine...forever.

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Reading through these papers about her past and what Tom did to her is infuriating. The files said that he would throw bottles at her when he was drunk and would burn her with cigarettes. And rarely would hit her with his leather belt. It said that he'd cut her all over her body if she did anything bad or something he didn't like her doing. And that he hurt her all the time. He'd cut her in places where no one could see the cuts and bruises he gave her. It also says that he sexually abused her and would harass her all the time even at work. He would also hit her if she didn't do as he asked. Looking through the files showed some of the scars she had on her body.

Why stay with such a guy?

He seems like a dreadful person and I'm just reading this on paper.

I can't read any more of this. I shoved the files into my safe that I had hidden in my wall near the bookshelf I had behind my desk.

I walked down to the tech room and told Wilson to turn the camera off in Melody's room till I came back. But, it's already disconnected. Once those words left his mouth I scoffed at that and left.

Once I was standing outside her door I unlocked it and walked in. My hand is shaking for what I'm going to ask her. Ask what Tom did to her. I'm terrified to ask her more about this.

I heard the shower running and, waited on the bed until she came out.

About ten or so minutes later she walked out and was in some PJs I had picked out for her. Her eyes seemed a tad bit red and puffy. Had she been crying in the shower? No that's not it, she was just in the shower it was probably from that. Hopefully that's what it is.

She also seemed annoyed at me. But to be fair, who isn't annoyed with me right now?

When I looked at her I could see the bruises I'd given her and some scars that Tom gave her. Now that I think about it, am I that different from Tom?

Yes, I am.

How so? No clue. This seems like a to be determined situation.

"What do you want Liam?" She groaned.

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After getting out of the shower I quickly got in the clothes I picked out. After I was done getting ready I walked out and there Liam was sitting on my new bed.

"What do you want Liam?" I groaned.

"Come sit down," Liam said, patting his hand on the bed.

"I'm not a dog you know," I stated folding my arms in front of my chest.

"Come sit down or I will make you sit down," Liam warned me.

I know he's not bluffing. I'm not going to take orders from an arrogant guy. Who does think he is? A mafia dude? Wait he is but, he still can't take whatever he wants whenever he wants. That's not how things work. In order to get things, you need to work for it.

He stood up and took one step in my direction before I slowly walked over to him. He sat back down and patted again for me to sit next to him. So I did the complete opposite. I sat on the edge of the bed, on the opposite side. I'm not even looking at him, I'm such a child.

"What do you want Liam?" I once again asked, looking out the window.

"I came here to ask you something."

I still kept my head towards the window.

I can feel his eyes staring at me. And just out of habit I turned to see way too many emotions on his face. Anger; guilt; sadness; and technically this one isn't an emotion but he seemed like he wanted to protect me.

I already know what he wants. He wants to talk about him. About what that pig did to me.

About Tom.

This all surrounded Tom. Liam doesn't care for me. Why would he? All I am is a pawn. Once I've served my purpose, my life is in his hands.

"I'm not telling you anything about Tom."

"Why not?" Liam asked, very annoyed with my response.

"I don't want to talk about it," I mumbled looking away from his gaze, and started fiddling with my fingers. Images of those long days as we spent most of our time together. He was about two years older than me. He would be twenty-one right now. I thought he loved me, even when he was hurting me I thought he loved me.

"You're going to tell me what I need to know Melody," Liam stated.

I stood up and turned towards him, "I'm not going to tell you squat! I don't have to tell you anything about him!" I yelled.

He mimicked my movement by standing up. He was already facing me so he didn't have to turn toward me.

"Why are you hiding things about him!" Liam shouted back, "Are you trying to defend him or something?" Liam quickly asked.

I walked over to Liam with fury running in my veins, I stood inches from him at this point.

"I am not defending Tom!" I yelled again.

"Then why can't you tell me what he did to you?" Liam

asked. Taking a few steps away from me.

"Because I don't have to tell you anything!"

Liam crossed his arms, "Why not?" He asked.

I scoffed at him, "I hope you're kidding."

"I'm not."

"Why would I tell you anything? You kidnapped me and then killed Mack right in front of me. Then you threatened my parents that if they tried anything to rescue me you'd kill me or that they would never see me again! And when I ran off you threatened my best friend's life! So that answers your stupid question about why I'm not telling you anything about my past!"

"You're right I did all those things to you but, all I'm trying to do is protect you!