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

Astel, she sweetly held his hand with her triumphant gaze

worthless piece of trash, Nelly,” Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred. “You’re

but my pain intensified as it drowned me when I noticed

Astel, “Why don’t we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his s*x slave, hm? I’m sure he’d be delighted to take her

at Shantel; that woman! I felt fear immediately run

she suggest

be reckoned with. His name struck fear into the hearts

whispered about him in hushed tones, and many prayed they would

one had ever dared to challenge him. The very

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

good plan,” Astel

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

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

point, various things skipped through my mind and questions I didn’t have answers

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

continuously. I didn’t have anyone to ask this question so I just directed them back

heard footsteps approaching from behind. I

are you alright?” he

a mixture of anger and despair. Looking at him now, his facial expression looked different from what it had a few minutes

but I shifted away. “Don’t touch me, Astel,” I muttered, clearly upset with

true, his behavior a few minutes ago was extremely different from the Astel I knew or did I

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

do you want?” I asked again, my voice

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