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; I just

his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed on me.

trash, Nelly,” Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred. “You’re not fit

as it drowned me when I noticed how possessively Astel embraced

purred 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 delighted to

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

she suggest

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

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

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 was

a good plan,”

I exclaimed, shocked and taking a step back. How could he even entertain such a

sick and heartbroken, I 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

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

did the moon goddess fate me to him?” I was in

have anyone to ask this question so I just directed them back to the

from behind. I quickly turned, and surprisingly it was

alright?” he

retorted, feeling a mixture of anger and despair.

place a hand on my shoulder, but I shifted away. “Don’t touch me, Astel,”

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

Shantel in front of everyone and right in front of me like

you want?” I asked again, my voice

I want to you,” Astel replied, his tone gentle. “I didn’t mean to hurt you. But my luna should be a strong she-wolf like Shantel..” I immediately unconsciously rolled my eyes and scuffed at his attempt