Rejected Slave To The Alpha by Gory Anna

Chapter 1

Nelly’s POV

“Y-you can’t do this to me, Astel,” I stuttered, my heart racing as we stood in the middle of the crowd.

Tonight was the mating ball, the grand hall filled with pack members. Electrifying music and laughter resonated in the air, and the ambiance was lively.

I just found out that Astel was my mate; he’s the Alpha of the Bluemoon stone pack.

I’d hope Astel accepts me as his mate. But instead of the words I yearned for, Astel’s gaze shifted to my cousin, Shantel.

My heart skipped a beat, and his next words shattered my heart.

“Nelly, you are not what I want,” he declared, his voice harsh and unkind. “You are not worthy of being my mate. I choose Shantel, your cousin, as my mate instead.”

My knees shook, and it felt like my heart had been torn from my chest. Fresh tears welled up in my eyes, and my palms grew clammy.

“W-what did you just… say?” I stammered, my voice quivering. I couldn’t believe Astel had chosen Shantel over me.

“You heard me, Nelly! I won’t repeat my words,” Astel retorted firmly at me. “Shantel will be my mate, and Luna of my pack, she’s the one I’ve chosen.”

No!

Desperation surged within me immensely; my hands balled into fists. I couldn’t let Shantel win again. Ever since we were children, she’d always taken what was rightfully mine.

“Please, Astel, you must be mistaken. You can’t reject me. We’re bound together by the moon goddess!” I pleaded with him.

couldn’t accept this rejection;

his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed on

a worthless piece of trash, Nelly,” Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred. “You’re not fit to be anyone’s mate; you’re

it drowned me when I noticed

sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his s*x slave, hm? I’m sure

Shantel; that woman! I felt fear immediately run

would she suggest

was a force to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into the hearts of those who heard it, and his reign of terror was

was absolute. People whispered about him

and savagery, and no one had ever dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name sent a chill down the

I couldn’t help but worry about the possibility that Astel might consider it. Alpha Kex was known for his fearsome reputation, and

a good plan,” Astel

taking a step back. How could

turning back to look at those I once thought were my friends deciding my fate like it was a piece of

flowing down my cheeks. At this point, various things skipped through my mind and questions I didn’t

fate me to him?” I was in

repeated itself continuously. I didn’t have anyone to ask this question so I just directed them back

I heard footsteps approaching from behind. I

are you alright?”

far from alright,” I retorted, feeling a mixture of anger and despair. Looking at him now, his facial

shoulder, but I shifted away.

But it couldn’t be true, his behavior a few minutes ago was extremely different from the

Shantel in front of everyone and right in front of me

you want?” I asked again, my voice

strong she-wolf like Shantel..” I immediately unconsciously rolled my eyes and scuffed at his attempt to fake sympathy because something deep inside me told me