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.

accept this rejection; I just

to Astel, she sweetly held his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed on me. She couldn’t resist adding her

her face twisted with

it drowned me when I noticed how possessively Astel

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

woman! I felt

would she suggest

reckoned with. His name struck fear into the

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

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

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

good

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

turning back to look at those I once thought were my friends deciding my fate like it was a piece of

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

fate me to him?” I was in despair, my

ask this question so I just directed them back to the

from behind.

are you alright?” he

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

stepped closer, attempting to place a hand on my shoulder, but I shifted away. “Don’t touch me, Astel,” I muttered, clearly upset with him. “What do

his behavior a few

of everyone and right in front of me like I

you want?” I asked again, my voice

like Shantel..” I immediately unconsciously rolled my eyes and scuffed at his attempt to fake