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.

this rejection; I just

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

Shantel spat, her face twisted with

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

as

seethed resentfully at Shantel; that woman! I

she suggest

force to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into

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

no one had ever dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name sent a chill

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

a good plan,” Astel

a step back. How could he even entertain such a

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

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

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

anyone to ask this question so I

heard footsteps approaching from behind. I

are you alright?” he frowned

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

but I shifted away. “Don’t touch me, Astel,”

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

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

you want?” I asked again, my

didn’t mean to hurt you. But my luna should be a strong she-wolf like Shantel..” I immediately unconsciously rolled my