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.

this

her triumphant gaze fixed on me. She couldn’t resist

her face twisted with hatred. “You’re not fit to be anyone’s

but my pain intensified as it drowned me

don’t we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his

Shantel; that woman! I

she suggest

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

whispered about him in hushed

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

worry about the possibility that Astel might consider it. Alpha Kex was known for his fearsome reputation, and Shantel’s idea

a good plan,”

back. How could he even entertain

not turning back to look at those I once thought were my friends deciding my fate like it was a piece of documents they

cheeks. At this point, various things skipped through my mind

the moon goddess fate me to him?” I was in despair, my hands gripping the

didn’t have anyone to ask this question so I just

sorrow, I heard footsteps approaching from behind. I quickly turned, and

you alright?”

head, unable to hide my tears. “Thanks to you, I’m far from alright,” I retorted, feeling a mixture of anger

stepped closer, attempting to place a hand on my shoulder, but I shifted away. “Don’t touch me,

eyes again, and I thought I saw a flicker of hurt in them. But it couldn’t be true, his behavior a few minutes ago was extremely different from the Astel I knew

in front of everyone and right in front of me like I was a

do you want?” I asked

should be a strong she-wolf like Shantel..” I immediately unconsciously rolled my eyes and scuffed at his attempt to fake