Conquering the Alpha (BxB) - Werewolf Story

Chapter 26: It's Gonna Be Me

It's hard.

I wish I could say that time heals all wounds, but apparently, that saying is only valid for humans. I am still hurting since the breakup with Jayden, though it's been a month.

The days of October are coming to a close while November promises yet another mixer for the students of Ravenwood. The Harvest Ball - as in you should take this time to spread your wings and fly, find yourself a prospect before the clock runs out on you.

Because unlike last time, this mixer is only for the students who haven't presented a prospecting partner to their parents. If you or your prospect have met at least one set of parents, then you are off the hook. If they were approved, obviously.

Don't get me started on parental approval of prospecting partners... *glare*

It's why most of the students want to get that over with this Halloween weekend. Because it's the last opportunity to do so before the 'Harvest Ball' next week. Tick, tock...

A good portion of Ravenwood pupils already have a prospecting partner in negotiations or even more advanced than that, but they need to lock it down with the hometown visit or it's a bust.

Things happen very formally around here. The goal is to secure the much talked about marital contract. Who said romance was dead?

Oh right, I did.

I have no prospect, nobody taking an interest in me, nothing except for front row seats to Seth's dilemma. Which one of his hot boys is he going to introduce to his parents?

How difficult it must be to be so filthy rich that every single queer Alpha wants you. *eye roll*

Anyway, it's not like Jayden is doing much better than me. Despite his grandfather's continuous encouragement, he refuses to go after anybody else here. It would be annoying [for Headmaster Lockwood] if it wasn't so darn romantic. *swoon*

"Have you decided who you are going to take back to your parents? It's your last chance before the next school mixer!" I asked Seth while we sat down for lunch on Halloween.

"I have, but I should tell him before I tell you. It's crowded here." He replied, cryptically. The students are all buzzing about the upcoming weekend. It is going to be a crucial time.

"Good for you." I don't like it but I agree with him. He should tell that boy first, whoever he is. It's just too bad about the others. Maybe I will get his sloppy seconds after all... I cannot believe I just thought of that... What is wrong with me? I don't want anybody else other than Jayden!

"I am sure you will get someone eventually." He tried to sympathize with me, though our situations are very different, clearly.

"Yeah, maybe one of your rejects." I muttered under my breath, annoyed to even consider that.

"Don't think like that, Jake. I am not so sure you and him are over. Maybe he can convince his mother this weekend?" Seth tried to encourage me, seeing that I was in a foul mood. I have been moping around since the breakup. I couldn't help it.

"He had almost an entire month to convince her if that was possible, Seth! I love you, but don't bring it up anymore! It's too painful!" I reprimanded him, though it was not him that I was angry with.

Seth pity stared at me as we ate. Meanwhile, at the Alpha section of Ravenwood's cafeteria...

"Are you excited to introduce Victoria to your parents? After their approval, it will get that much easier to secure your match." Kyle, one of the Alphas, asked Skylar as they ate lunch across from each other.

"I am. She is so perfect for me, it's astonishing really!" He replied, enthusiastically.

"Good for you man. Maybe we can carpool on the private jet." He spoke, sounding excited. Skylar furrowed his eyebrows in a pity stare.