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

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

spat, her face twisted with hatred. “You’re not

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

Astel, “Why don’t we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his

at Shantel; that woman! I felt fear immediately run through my

she suggest

to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into the

his power was absolute. People whispered about him

was known for its ruthlessness and savagery, and no one had ever dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name sent a chill down the spines of

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

a good plan,” Astel

and taking a step back. How could he even entertain such

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

my cheeks. At this point, various things

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

have anyone to ask this question

sorrow, I heard footsteps approaching from behind. I quickly turned, and surprisingly

are you alright?”

a mixture of anger and despair. Looking at him now, his facial expression looked

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

be true, his behavior a few minutes ago was extremely different from the Astel I knew or did I never know the real Astel? Was he

everyone and right in front of me like I was a piece of trash. Like I

you want?” I asked

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 to fake sympathy because something

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