CHAPTER 4
KENDRA's POV -->
He just stands there, mute.
"You scared the heck out of me" I whine
He doesn't react, doesn't say a word. In the odd twist of things, somehow seeing it's him that was after me brings an odd sense of relief. Maybe it's because I've been meaning to see him or maybe it's because somehow this crazy stranger brings me more relief than my supposed husband.
"I hear you wanted to see me Kendra" he says finally breaking the silence.
Oh, so now he wants to talk. Pffttt.
I look up at him through hooded lids "Yeah. I want to take you up on that offer"
"That's if it's still available" I continue.
He lets out a light chuckle, this time not as arrogant like the other times. No, there was a new emotion I couldn't quite put my finger on. Kindness maybe?? No, it couldn't be.
"Of course, it's still available."
"Anything for you Princessa"
Yup, there it is, the total jackass we know and don't love. Something about the way he called me that just felt slimy. Urghhh
"Better get talking then" I snark
"It's quite simple actually, I need you to make Aaron fall in love with you"
I let out a loud roar of a laughter. This guy can't possibly be serious. Aaron, fall in love with me. If that was my goal I wouldn't possibly be plotting to murder the guy now would I?
Murder… I still can't believe I'm going through with this.
I take a deep breath
Even if I didn't do it, someone else would still try to annihilate him.
I try to comfort myself.
I glance back at Zach, clearly not amused.
"Look here Buddy. If my goal was really to make my marriage with Aaron work, I wouldn't be here right now plotting with you" I say
"You know what, forget it. I knew I shouldn't have come here"
I turn to leave when Zach grabs my arm, a scowl forming on his face.
"I wouldn't embark on such a mission if I knew there wasn't a chance of winning this" His face turns soft, the previous scowl melts into a soft expression.
"Alright. I haven't been completely honest with you"
"The main reason I have such a vendetta is because…." He pauses as if trying to collect himself
"Aaron Banks Killed my parents in cold blood"
"And my intel tells me he's not stopping any time soon"
"W--h---y" I manage to mutter
"He's going on a purge Kendra; he killed my parents; the previous Alpha of the Claws pack and he plans on taking out other alphas in the city" He continues
"But why would he do such a thing?" I ask
"Isn't it obvious? He wants to be the only Alpha in the city. Alpha of other Alphas if you will. He wants total autonomy. Total control"
That makes no sense. Why would Aaron want that? He's already powerful enough as is, why would he want more power. It just doesn't make any sense.
"That's why he married you Kendra, to gain control of the human side. Your ancestors were part of the founding fathers. People trust you"
"He just needed to get rid of the other packs. Eliminate their Alphas, forcing them to submit to him"
"Aaron is not who you think he is"
It's a lot to take in but it puts into perspective a lot of things. Aaron went on a massive land acquisition spree some months back, the piece of which he gifted Mrs. Jenkins or Claudia. Some of those land he'd acquired were not in his territory, there were not his to take. Was that what he was doing? I get sick to my stomach. Someone has to stop him before he gets so powerful he'd be unstoppable.
"And how does making Aaron fall in love with me help stop him" I ask.
Zach smiles before answering "Men are simple creatures"
He starts pacing back and forth before continuing "We talk when we're happy"
"Your job is to make him fall so madly in love with you, he starts to reveal his plans and secrets with you"
"I'll handle the rest from my end"
Make Aaron fall for me. Could I really pull this off?
As if reading my mind, he answers "You can do this Kendra"
"I've been watching you for the past couple of months. I know you can"
Yeah because you saying you've been watching me for the past couple of months is so reassuring.
"Are you in?" he asks.
I pause for a while. Giving myself a minute to back out of this if need be.
I nod in affirmation finally.
He grabs the phone I hadn't realized was in my hand all along and types in his digits.
"We'd be in communication through here?"
I nod once more before walking off back to my motel room.
Finally, back in my room. I take off my shoes and plop back on the bed. Oh, it's been one heck of a day. I lay there a couple more minutes before getting back on my feet to change into something more comfortable. I take off my ring last. I take a look at it and say to myself "Soon I'd be free from the one who gave me this"
Sigh. One can only hope.
I place the ring back on the side drawer before getting in bed again.
It's been days since I've been in this motel, I'd need to return back soon before people get suspicious. At least I was able to accomplish what I came for….
I pick up my phone for some mindless social media scrolling session. Once I unlock the phone. I notice it's still on the contacts save page
Sarah
Who's Sarah? That's when I realize crazy Zach must've saved his name with Sarah I'm guessing in case anyone ever caught me communicating with him.
I must admit, the guy is crazy but he sure is smart.
I exit the app and open to tiktok where I spend the next hour on before I drift into sleep.
Next thing I know, It's morning. I pack my bags and head down to check out. It's officially Day 1 of Make Aaron fall in love with me. What could possibly go wrong.
Not long after, I'm back home. Not much has changed actually. Everyone is still doing the same old routine. Aaron is not home, as usual….
I head to my room, passing Aaron's first. I remember what I saw last time, a knot forms in my chest but I can't let it bother me too much as I quickly brush it off and proceed back to my room.
I wonder how I'm going to make this guy fall for me or at least like me enough to reveal any plan to me.
An idea pops into mind when I see the strap of a lingerie set I had bought ages ago.
Men love sex right?
I wonder if it still fits though.
I pick up the red piece of fabric and try it on. I had gained some weight since the first time I got it but somehow, it looks better on me now than it did then. Giving me a fuller bust appearance somehow.
I stare at my reflection almost not recognizing the woman in front of me.
I smooth my hands over the bodice, the satin straps hugging my shoulders daring me to notice what I've been ignoring all this time. My waist looks smaller, my hips fuller, the deep V cut teasing just enough skin to make my pulse quicken.
It's strange, standing here and feeling… powerful. Like I've slipped into someone else's skin, a version of me that doesn't shy away, that knows exactly how to hold her own gaze in the mirror.
"Wow," I whisper to no one in particular, lips curving as the thought settles in.
I look good. No — I look dangerous.
Satisfied with what I see I take the set off. I put back on my normal clothes then dial on the house intercom. The housekeeper answers...
"Hello Mrs. Banks, anything you'd like me to get for you?" She asks from the other end.
"No dear, I just wanted to know if my husband left any message for me before he left this morning" I ask.
"Oh no Mrs. Banks but he did say he would be back tonight by 10pm so I should prepare dinner for him" She answers
Hmmmm. So, he is coming home tonight, its now or never Kendra. I need to make my move tonight
"Okay, thanks very much, that would be all" I say before finally hanging up the phone.
I spend the next couple of hours just idling away, patiently waiting for 10 pm so I can go seduce my husband. As soon as it's few minutes past 9pm I get back on my feet. First to shower. The moment I get out of the shower, I hear his car pulling up the driveway. He came back earlier than expected, I need to pick up pace. After about an hour of getting ready, I throw on a robe over the lingerie set, can't go walking around in practically my underwear. I tiptoe across the room, making my way to his. I pause for a moment.
The last time we were intimate was well….
I can't remember when exactly but it's been a while. I take a deep breath then open the door.
"I've got this…"