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 just

next to Astel, she sweetly held his hand with her triumphant

her face twisted with hatred. “You’re not fit to be anyone’s mate; you’re just a

teeth gritted in anger, but my pain intensified as it drowned me when

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

that woman! I felt fear

she

with. His name struck fear into the hearts of those who heard it, and

People whispered about him in hushed tones, and many prayed

dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name

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

a good

I exclaimed, shocked and taking a step back. How could

not turning back to look at those I once thought

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

goddess fate me to him?” I was in despair,

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

heard footsteps approaching from behind.

you alright?” he

alright,” I retorted, feeling a mixture of anger

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

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 or did I never

in front of everyone and right in

want?” I asked again,

you. But 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

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