I am back in Boulder.

And this time I am not alone, Skylar came with me. Initially, he wanted me to stay with him at Ravenwood, but nobody was staying over this weekend because we were excused from classes on Friday, which made this an extended weekend.

It is also the final chance for students to present a prospect to their parents for approval before next week's Harvest Ball. It's good to have a party and all, but no one wants to be forced to dance with all the students once again. Those who have an approved prospect are excused from the mandatory dancing and mingling. Good for them.

You see why this weekend is such a big deal. My roommate Seth is presenting his choice in prospect as we speak. He and Sean are in Texas right now. His brother was supposed to be too with Victoria, but he broke up with her to pursue me instead.

That means both of us are guaranteed to have to dance the night away next Friday.

But that is tomorrow's problem. Today's problem is that my mother has just given Skylar the third degree. She questioned him like she was a prosecutor and he was on the accused's stand. She does not have a law degree - it's psychology - but I think that makes it worse.

She did not prohibit him from claiming me because that would only serve to entice me to him, according to her, so she quizzed him until his throat was dry. But she said nothing I didn't already know. It's virtually impossible for Alpha Frederick to approve me as his son's partner. There is no way in hell that would ever happen, so we are just playing pretend. I mean, he is. I know the deal.

I know it all too well.😓

It's late in the afternoon on Friday, the first of November. After being grilled by my mom, Skylar and I are resting inside my bedroom. I made him a bed next to mine with mattresses so that he is comfortable, but away from me.

I am not afraid of him doing anything to me - if I were, I would never have gotten inside his car to begin with - but I don't want him to tempt me. I can tell he is the flaunting type of guy. He is a peacock who wants to conquer you by his good looks alone.

Sure, Jan. This is not Conquering the Omega. I will not be swayed by his charm. *winks at the audience*

If I remember correctly, Skylar has one of the most perfect torsos I have ever seen in my life. Remember the heat incident when he took off his shirt and lay in bed with me? Yeah, that's how I know. *sweats in anticipation*

I don't need that fine specimen of a man in my bed. I have been quite lonely for the last month. Not that he needs to know that. Why did I agree to bring him here with me again?

"This is quite nice." Skylar commented, having a feel for the improvised bed.

"I am glad you liked it because you are not coming anywhere near my bed." I snickered, looking at him from my king size.

"It does fit me. You are being mean... I promise you I am not the type to get handsy. I am all about radical consent. I have to be in my position." He defended himself, pretending to be offended by my statement.

"What position? An extremely gorgeous and rich Alpha? Boohoo." I teased him.

"If you think I am extremely gorgeous, then half the battle is already won." He winked at me, pretentiously.

"Poor you, the battle won't be fought for me but for your father's approval." I declared with a mischievous grin.

"So you are already into me? Why aren't we kissing then?" He challenged me with his unshakable confidence. I gasped in shock at his words. That didn't take long... *eye roll*

"Because you are here to spend the weekend getting to know me, not my lips." I frowned at him with a disapproving stare.

"I can multitask, it's not a problem for me." He smirked. I am not going to lie, his charming smile is almost irresistible. But I am not that kind of queen... I threw a pillow at him instead.

"Calm down, Stronghold! I am not that easy!" I reprimanded him with a glare. He moistened his lips in defiance and told me:

"Well, I am. If you want me, I am around." He teased me and I turned away from him to the other side of the room, grunting in annoyance. I knew this would be a challenge for me. It's not my fault if I am a horny eighteen year old boy. I have needs too.

Skylar started playing with his phone while I did the same. Soon enough, we drifted off to sleep since we both slept late yesterday but woke up early for breakfast. The schedule in Ravenwood does not change because there are no classes today. The only difference is that they are not serving lunch and dinner for students this weekend because nobody stayed back.

I woke up with a shirtless man playing with my upper body.

My eyes fluttered open to see an Alpha with green eyes staring at me, towering his body over mine in a tantalizing way.

"What are you doing here? I told you not to come onto my bed!" I reprimanded him, furiously.

"You said that, but you know you want me. I am just here to offer myself to you." He flirted, thinking himself irresistible. I pushed him off my bed and got into a sitting position.

"I am not being funny! What part of stay the fuck away from me did you not understand?" I growled at him, livid.

"Consider me away!" He stood up by my bedside, raising his hands in a 'surrender' mode.

"Thank you!" I shouted, annoyed at him. Who the fuck did he take me for? Come on!

"Do you mind if I take a shower?" He said, dropping his pants to expose his naked self before me. Wow. I am having an eyeful right now, but I did not ask to see his naked body.

"Skylar, what the hell? Are you in heat?" I shouted at him, perplexed at his perfect body and gifted appendage.

"In heat for you! Do you want me?" He taunted me with his impeccable physique.

"NO!" I shouted, irritated at him.

"Fine. Can I just stay next to you then?" He asked, lying next to me in bed.

"You are crossing the line! If you think that is the way into my heart, you are sorely mistaken!" I snarled at him, impossibly mad but distracted by his perfectly chiseled body. Anywhere my eyes landed, I could not find a fault in it. Every nook and cranny was delicious to look at.

"You are sweating." He teased me, noticing my eyes thirsting after him. He could feel my desire in the air, literally.

"You are being ridiculous." I grunted in annoyance.

"You know you want to. Just go for it." He provoked me, flaunting his perfect body next to me. That is when I noticed he was getting hard, and I could not resist a taste of that. I just had to.

Before I knew it, I was mounting his rock hard penis like there is no tomorrow. Oh my... I needed this so badly. He is so good to feel, to be close to. His blonde hair was wet with the sweat coming off his every pore as he just gave it to me hard.

He flipped on the bed and put my legs over his shoulders, then he perfectly fit himself in my welcoming bottom. I moaned at the pleasure and intensity of his penis penetrating me. I wanted this so bad, I am not going to lie.

"Oh Skylar, you're so good!" I exclaimed, releasing myself with pleasure.

"You are perfect for me, Jake! You are so hot!" He exclaimed in ecstasy as he exploded inside of me. I felt so fulfilled with him. This is just what I needed to start my weekend well. I felt his every inch just the way he wanted me to and I was having the time of my life.

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I woke up with Skylar looking at me weirdly from his improvised bed.

"You were moaning in your sleep." He informed me, staring at the tent I was pitching right now under my pants. Oh, my Goddess! I am so embarrassed!

"Stop looking at me!" I blushed in embarrassment at his staring at me like this.

"Were you having a sex dream? More importantly, was it with me?" He asked me with a salacious curiosity, already feeling his oats because he thought he was messing with me. Which is true, but I am not giving him the satisfaction.

"No! Of course, not! Don't flatter yourself, Stronghold! I am still in love with Jayden!" I denied it, which is half the truth anyway. He scowled at his roommate's name being mentioned in the conversation. I disguised my erection as best as I could with sheets.

"For now. When I am done with you, it's gonna be like Jayden who?" He boasted, smugly.

"Good luck with that, Alpha. Excuse me, I am going to take a shower." I said, getting up from the bed and walking to my wardrobe. I was still hard, but there was nothing I could do about that now. Just feel incredibly embarrassed.

"Can I take a shower with you?" He suggested and I gasped in shock.

"Absolutely NOT! And don't get naked in front of me either!" I instructed him, loudly. Almost desperately.

Skylar looked at me in shock, confused about my specific request that came out of nowhere.

"Who says I am getting naked in front of you? Don't flatter yourself, Anderson! I am not an exhibitionist!" He snapped back at me as if I was delusional for telling him that.

"Just this minute you wanted to take a shower with me!" I exclaimed, reaffirming my previous point.

"I was joking, Jake! Come on, I knew you'd never accept it! I just like to tease you." He spoke, flirtatiously. Oh boy, this is going to be a long weekend. I can already tell... *gasp*

Later that day...

It's the evening, I took Skylar sightseeing. Since he had a car, we were able to drive around as I showed him the hot spots and what to do in town. Most of the people who live here do so because they either go to CU [Colorado University] or work there, like my mom.

That means we have some bars that cater to that young crowd who live in the University's dormitories. Though it's early for them to be around here. Today being Friday, it usually starts around 7 or 8, depending on the place.

Of course, some people come even later than that. But most of the options are for happy hours and restaurants. There are also options during the day for tourism.

Fortunately, my mother did not mind me coming alone with him since that's why he came, to spend time with me.

We walked the streets of downtown after Skylar parked his car. The first thing to do is go to the Pearl Street Mall, the premier spot for shopping here in Boulder.

Skylar could not resist some shopping just like I knew he wouldn't. The weather is nice for an Autumn day, so enjoy it while we can. Because Winter is coming.

After we left the bags in the car, we walked to a fancy restaurant called Flagstaff House. I knew that would tickle Skylar's fancy bones. *chuckle*

Skylar was impressed with the fine cuisine and I ate better than I have in a while, not to say that Ravenwood's cooks are bad. But this is a new level.

Later on, we found a nice bar to carry out our date. I hate to say it, but I am having a nice time. For the first time in a month, I feel good about myself. Even if nothing can come from this, it feels nice to be wanted.

Skylar flirted with me all night and bought me drinks that I am not old enough to drink - the bartender is a werewolf, so he knows who he is and got a nice tip for his trouble.

"Are you having fun?" He asked me around ten p.m. after the third round of drinks. We were sat by a table, alternating between the dance floor and here.

"The best. Thank you for being here with me. It means a lot even if we can't be prospected to each other." I told him, feeling happy to be here by his side.

"Stop thinking you cannot be prospected, Jake. Listen to me when I say: you will be mine. It's only a matter of time and finding the right words to approach my parents." He spoke, incisively.

I got flustered by how convincingly he used these words. When he says it like that, I believe it. Even if I still feel like we are an impossible match.

"Stop! I don't want you to ever feel like you are not worthy. Trust me, you are the best gem that the Ravenwood Academy has to offer. I am in awe of you." He complimented me, causing me to blush.

"Shut up, Skylar! You still can't share my bed!" I snickered, laughing it off. He makes me feel flustered all the time with his flirting, but I kind of like it.

"I can only dream. Or better yet, I can only hope your earlier dream comes true." He flirted blatantly, taking a sip of his expensive drink.

"I told you already that dream had nothing to do with you!" I rebuked him, getting redder by the second. He has such a penetrating gaze. I can not believe I had a sex dream about him earlier... *gasp*

"Tell your pheromones that." He winked at me, boastfully. I hate that I am having so much fun by his side. Goddammit! I did not anticipate that at all!

I gulped down my drink and ordered another one. The night is young and so am I. Let's have fun, shall we?

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A|N: BOOM!

I bet you thought that wasn't a dream. Gotcha!

What's the fun in that?

Settle down my lovelies, because the race for Jake's heart is just heating up. But don't count Jay out just yet. There is a wildcard yet to be played.

And he is coming like a hurricane! \o/

The next update is on Wednesday. It's called "Doesn't Really Matter". A song that perfectly captures the theme of the book. I like it.

Love,

Léo.