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

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

with hatred. “You’re not

pain intensified as it drowned me when I noticed how

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

I felt fear immediately run through

would she

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

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

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 those who heard

I couldn’t help but worry about the possibility that Astel might consider it. Alpha Kex was known for his fearsome reputation, and Shantel’s

good

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

I once thought were my friends deciding my fate like it was a piece

found myself on the balcony, tears flowing down my cheeks. At this point,

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

was that one question that successfully repeated itself continuously. I didn’t have anyone to ask this question so I just directed them back to the moon goddess because she did all this

sorrow, I heard footsteps approaching from behind. I quickly

alright?”

from alright,” I retorted, feeling a mixture of anger and despair. Looking at him now, his facial expression looked different from

but I shifted away. “Don’t

met his eyes again, and I thought 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

right in front of me like

want?” I

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 told me