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

with her

Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred. “You’re not fit to be anyone’s mate;

as it drowned me when

we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his s*x slave, hm? I’m sure he’d be delighted to

resentfully at Shantel; that woman! I felt

she

name struck fear into the hearts of those who heard it,

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

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

good plan,” Astel

back. How could he even

heartbroken, I hurriedly left the grand hall not turning back to look at those I once thought were my

on the balcony, tears flowing down my cheeks. At this point, various things skipped through my mind

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

question

behind. I quickly turned, and surprisingly it

you alright?” he frowned

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 different from what it had a few minutes

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

his behavior a few minutes ago was extremely different from the Astel I knew or did I never know the

right in front of

want?” I asked again, my voice

“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 to fake sympathy because something deep inside