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

sweetly held his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed on me. She couldn’t

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

gritted in anger, but my pain intensified as it drowned me when I noticed how possessively Astel embraced

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

Shantel; that woman! I

would she suggest

force to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into

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

its ruthlessness and savagery, and no one had ever dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name sent a

possibility that Astel might consider it. Alpha Kex was known for his fearsome reputation, and

good

a step back.

those I once

a few minutes, I 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

goddess fate me to him?” I was

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

behind. I quickly turned, and surprisingly it

are you alright?” he frowned

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

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

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

Shantel in front of everyone and right in front

want?” I asked again, my voice

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 to fake sympathy because something deep inside me