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 rejection; I

held his hand with her triumphant gaze

trash, Nelly,” Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred.

anger, but my pain intensified as it drowned me when I noticed

to Astel, “Why don’t we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his s*x slave, hm? I’m sure he’d be

resentfully at Shantel; that woman! I felt fear immediately

she

force to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into the hearts

whispered about him in hushed tones, and many prayed they would never cross his

dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name sent a chill down the spines of those who heard

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

good plan,” Astel

step back. How

not turning back to look at those I once thought

found myself on the balcony, tears flowing down my cheeks. At this point, various things skipped through my mind and questions I didn’t have answers too wondered all over my

him?” I was in despair, my hands

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

footsteps approaching from behind.

alright?” he

“Thanks to you, I’m far from alright,” I retorted, feeling a mixture of anger and despair.

hand on my shoulder, but I shifted away. “Don’t touch me, Astel,” I muttered, clearly upset with him. “What do

a flicker of hurt in them. But it couldn’t be true, his behavior a few

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

you want?” I

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