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.

accept this rejection; I

held his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed

face twisted with hatred. “You’re not fit

my pain intensified as it drowned me when I noticed how possessively

to Alpha Kex as his s*x slave, hm? I’m sure he’d

resentfully at Shantel; that woman! I felt fear immediately run

she

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

his power was absolute. People whispered about him in hushed tones, and many prayed they

no one had ever dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name

worry about the possibility that Astel might consider it. Alpha Kex

a good plan,” Astel

exclaimed, shocked and taking a step back.

hurriedly left the grand hall not turning back to look at those I once thought were my friends deciding my fate like it was a piece of documents they could easily

a few minutes, I found myself on the balcony, tears flowing down my cheeks. At this point, various things skipped through my mind and

me to him?” I was in despair, my hands

question so I just directed them

approaching from behind. I quickly turned, and surprisingly

are you alright?” he

unable to hide my tears. “Thanks to you, I’m far from alright,” I retorted, feeling a mixture of anger and despair. Looking at him now, his facial expression looked

shifted away. “Don’t touch me, Astel,” I muttered,

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 or did I never know the real Astel? Was

his love for Shantel in front of everyone and right in front of me like I was a piece

you want?” I asked again, my voice

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