➸ CHAPTER 5
Kendra Martinez's POV

     I woke up to the brightness of the sunlight bleeding through my curtains. I rubbed my eyes for I felt groggy and dazed from sleep.

I couldn't help but think about the events yesterday. It kept replaying in my head over and over again. This made Kiera whimper, it really crushed me and my wolf when he said those vile words. My heart constricted thinking about it. I know that my eyes are still puffy from crying and I shouldn't but I can't help it!

No matter what, it still hurts!

I remembered that I wept for how many hours and that my family would try to get me to come out of my room. But being hard-headed, I just shouted, "Go away!" I didn't want to see anyone at that moment.

And in those sad hours, what hurts the most was that I felt him mate with another female. Damn that bastard! Does he have no shame? He moves on quick and not once did he show kindness to me. If I could only get my hands on him and throttle him! Doesn't he know that this action could kill my wolf?

I then heard my phone 'beep' on top of my bed side table. Wanting to check my phone, I immediately sprinted to it. I picked it up just in time to see a lot of messages from Abby and Ronnie.

I dialled Ronnie's number and waited.

Ring... Ring...

"Hello?" I croaked out. My voice was still hoarse from crying out last night. It was an awful experience for I was wailing at the top of my lungs yesterday. I was really sad and depressed because my wolf let me felt her painful emotions as well.

"Kendy? Is that you? Have you been crying?" Ronnie asked questions frantically. I could even hear footsteps thumping in the background. Of course she notices instantly.

"Yeah, uh is Abby with you?" I asked.

"Yeah, I slept over at her place. We've been trying to reach you last night but you wouldn't pick up. What's up with that? I've heard you skipped school too. Why are you crying?" She asks with worry. I need them both to hear me right now.

"Can you guys go to my place? I'll explain everything." I sighed. I needed to tell my best friends about my situation for I knew that they would help. They always know what to do with situations like this.

"Sure, Kenz!"

"Okay girl!"

Ronnie and Abby replied.

"Please hurry and make it quick. Don't forget to bring a box of red velvet cupcakes and a box of freshly baked apple pie, okay?" I'm sad that I needed those food items. At least food never rejects you like a mate does. Plus, I miss my mother's Apple pie that's why I crave apple pie today.

"Don't worry girl we've got it covered." Abby reassured as she disconnected the call.

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Abby and Ronnie arrived soon after the call. They were really my best friends. The one I could trust. I then, explained to them everything that had happened to me.

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"Woah! So you're telling me that our Alpha rejected you? The Archer Black?" Ronnie's face scrunched up in disbelief.

"Yeah, apparently I'm not good enough and an ugly nerd." I said, emphasizing nerd. I then looked at my hands and realized that the Ben & Jerry's ice cream was all finished. I sighed miserably.

"That dickhead! I'm going to chop his balls and shove it down his throat." Ronnie spoke murderously. Seriously though, she could be really scary. Even after the rejection, my wolf was angered by her words.

"No! Don't hurt him! My wolf wouldn't like it. He is still my mate." I said honestly. I haven't accepted his rejection yet.

"Well, what are we going to do? How are we going to get revenge for what he did to you?" Abby gave an exasperated sigh. She and Ronnie made eye contact for a few seconds. What's going on with them? Do they have an idea?

Then their eyes widened like they've been caught in the headlights. "We know now!" They said it in unison.

"What is it then?" I asked a little bit curious because right now, I would do anything to get back at Archer.

"You, my dear friend are going to make him jealous." Ronnie gave a mischievous look and it had matched Abby's smirk. What the- Jealousy? Is she serious?

"So what is this? Plan Jealousy? But I'm just a horrid nerd! I don't even compare to the girls he dated before." My voice trembled and the floor was suddenly interesting. I do remember those girls beside Archer and him putting his hands over their shoulders before. Why would he get jealous over me when he has all the beautiful girls that he wants?

Abby then reacted "What? No!"

"Yes, you're a nerd but you are not ugly! At least you have a brain! Those damn sluts are the ugly ones so don't fret over it."

"We are going to teach you how to make an Alpha jealous." Abby finished with a huge smile on her face.

"Your birthday is in two days right? Then we have time to transform you into the perfect bad girl. You are going to bring him down on his knees and make him beg for you to take him back." Ronnie grinned devilishly. That would be too difficult in my opinion.

"Wait! But first," They looked at each other again and suddenly screamed in unison, "Makeover!"

What now?

"Girl, you have got to get your lazy ass up now." Abby being the sassy girl she was, pulled my arm up.

"What? I'm not lazy! I prefer the term, selective participation thank you very much." I replied, rolling my eyes at her.

"Do you want to make him jealous or not?" Do I?

Oh screw you, Archer.

I helped myself up and mumbled an okay. "Come on! We are going to take you shopping! Now freshen up and we'll wait for you downstairs, okay?" Nodding my head, I went to the bathroom silently.

I checked my reflection in the mirror and holy shit; I look like a fucking mess with my jungle of a hair, puffy eyes and red nose. Changing into something comfortable, I put on a grey sweatshirt, denim pants, and paired it with my grey converse. It was something I really enjoy wearing for it was my style! When I was done, I went down to see my best friends chatting with my mother.

"Hey mother." I gave her a half smile. She somehow looked surprised to see me.

"Hello dear, why didn't you go downstairs for supper? We were all so worried about you." My mother gazed at me with alarm etched on her features. Should I tell her? By now, my best friends seem to look worried if we should speak the truth or not.

I decided to tell her the truth because why not? She's my mother and she deserves to know whatever's wrong with me. My mother will always be the one to consult and comfort me first.

"Mother," My voice was really serious. I don't know how I'm going to break it to her.

"My mate rejected me."

I spoke but my voice broke down in the end. I'm sure you think I look and felt dramatic but who wouldn't? It's not every day that you get rejected by your mate! I then felt tears pricking my eyes. Looking down on the floor, I felt so ashamed of myself for even my own mate didn't want me.

Who would ever want me?

"Oh, honey! Who's the ass that hurt you?" My mother gently embraced me like I was a fragile doll. I didn't answer for I don't want to say his name aloud.

"Mrs. Martinez, It's the future Alpha, Archer Black." Ronnie suddenly joined in the conversation. And at that moment, I felt my mother tense up. She knows that she can't defy the Alpha or we'd be banished.

Why would his father give him that title when he doesn't even accept his own mate! He doesn't even respect me as a pack member. I saw the apologetic look in her eyes.

"Don't worry mother, we have a plan." I reassured her. "I'll make sure he would rethink of rejecting me."

"Okay then, tell me all about the plan!" She said excitedly.

Abby, Ronnie, and I explained it to her. Well, it was most likely those two since I couldn't help but wince when they mention the rejection. My mother then gave me her platinum card for shopping. I was shock that she would do something like that. I know that my family is wealthy but I didn't expect that she'd give me her card! I'm so thankful for that! After that, I expressed my gratitude to my mother and went to Abby's Mini Cooper, driving off to the mall.

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When we arrived at the mall, my friends dragged me into some stores like, Victoria's secret, Zara, and Mango. My foot was really pains because they made me go to a lot of stores that I lost count. I don't really buy lots of stuff. I only do it when I needed them so shopping is really different this time.

"Come on Kendra! We still haven't been to half of the stores! Make it quick!" I groaned at Ronnie's words. Is she serious right now?

My friends have had this bright grin every time I tried an outfit. Do I look ridiculous and funny? It's just that, I'm not really as beautiful as Ronnie and Abby are. Those two were like models. Compared to them, people say that I look like a baby with glasses but who cares!

Eventually they got tired too and we made a quick stop to the food court. We ordered burgers, fries, and nuggets from McDonald's. Hey, just because we are girls does not mean we can't pig out.

Going back to my situation, Ronnie asked me why I did not run away or something. I thought about it but,

I'm not that weak!

I wasn't planning to run away like a coward. This time, I'm going to face him here at his pack land with courage. Those who run away needed to build their confidence before facing their mate and to me that shows feebleness. 

In the corner of my eye, I saw two guys approaching us. I inhaled the scent and realized that they were wolves from our pack.

"Hello, ladies." A masculine voice said. I looked up to see Mason Redford and Scott Anderson. I knew them because they both are powerful and popular pack warriors if I must say. I even saw them train once.

Suddenly, Abby tensed beside me. What's up with her? I also noticed that Mason was looking straight at her.

From that moment on, I knew my friend found it.

"Mate." They spoke in unison. She found it! She found love! "This is so precious!" I whispered to Ronnie.

I gazed back at Abby to see that she's happy and content but in my gut, I felt a twinge of jealousy. Why couldn't I have that with my mate? What did I do to deserve that heart breaking rejection? I thought. I still haven't communicated with my wolf since the rejection but the only thing running in my mind was that why can't I have that.

I didn't know that my eyes were narrowing at the two mates until Ronnie slapped my arms hard. "Ouch! What was that for?" I rubbed my arm absent-mindedly. "You're doing it again. Letting your anger get to you." She pointed it out.

Feeling embarrassed, I mumbled an apology. I'm glad she pointed it out. Who knows what I could have done if my anger reached 100%?

"Don't worry. We will get back at him." Abby reassured me. She somehow explained our plans to her mate and he might be able to help us.

"Bye Mason! Let's talk later." Abby and her mate exchanged numbers and said their good byes. I think they have a date soon or Abby might move in with him since they didn't reject each other.

We just strode around the mall until they stopped in front of a beauty salon.

Holy shit. I'm nervous.

A salon? What are they planning to do to me?

As we enter, we were greeted by a woman who looks to be in her twenties but still, she looks stunning. "Hello there! I am Macy. How may I help you?" She asked with a genuine smile.

"Yes, hello there. My friend here would like to have a complete makeover." Macy nodded, wanting Ronnie to continue.

"Just make her hair shiny but no colouring it or something. Her hair is a rich golden brown colour." Oh god, I really did not want to colour my hair.

"Pluck her eye brows as well but not too much since I still want it full-looking. Also give her a mani and a pedicure will you? That's pretty much it but if you have other ideas please do say and give her some beauty tips on how to put make up." Ronnie explained to Macy.

My eyes widened. There were so many processes! I don't think I could go through this plan. It's all about beauty!

"Oh! It would be a pleasure to work with her. Just leave it all us." Macy stated. She looked more excited than I was.

Then Macy and her team dragged me to a private room. Looking back, I saw Ronnie and Abby waving at me with a cheeky smile. Wait, so they're not going in with me?

I mouthed a 'Don't leave me' to them but all I received was just a smile and chuckle.

Uh-oh.

What will happen to me next?

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