Rejected Slave To The Alpha by Gory Anna

Chapter 80

Chapter 80.

Astel’s POV.

Just as I was about to lose myself in my work, there was a knock at the door. With a sigh, I said, “Come in.

The door opened, and a tall, uniformed guard entered the room. He bowed low, his voice low and deferential.

“Alpha, it’s time for the party.” I groaned, not in the mood to socialize with a number of stuffy Alphas.

“I’m not going.” I said, waving my hand dismissively. “You needn’t bother yourself.” I opened another file, my mind already returning to the task at hand.

“But the Great Alphas will be there,” the guard persisted, his voice taking on a pleading tone. “It would be an advantage to you. You could dine with them, build alliances.”

I sighed, my patience wearing thin. “I don’t want to go out,” I said firmly. “If I want to make a deal with someone, I’ll visit their pack.”

The guard didn’t move, his lips trembling slightly. I couldn’t help but notice his nervous energy, and it made me uneasy.

“What?” I snapped.

“I heard Alpha Kex will be available,” he blurted out.

“And?” I asked, dreading the answers.

will be there,” he said, quietly.

throat. My

everything I had said to her, to make her see that I was sorry. But every time I tried to reach out, Harry turned me away. Now, fate was handing me a chance to make things right. I looked up at

I said firmly. I was going to this party, and I was going to fix things with Nelly.

my mind made up. I walked to the bathroom, the floor cools under my bare feet.

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the heat helping to clear my head. I took my time, washing away the grime of the day, the anxiety of the impending party.

the shower, the towel soft against my skin. I dressed in my finest suit, the fabric smooth

strands, and then I put on the cologne that Nelly loved so much. I looked at myself in the mirror, my eyes filled with

I strode out of the bathroom. I headed for the door, not letting myself hesitate. I was going to this party, and I was going

and picked out a bouquet of her favorite flowers. I also stopped at a

the back seat of the car. I was determined to show Nelly that I was a changed

arrived at the party, I took a deep breath and made my way inside. As we entered the party, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I took a

couldn’t see either of them. I turned

his expression neutral, and I turned my

to the

and promptly brought me a glass. I took a sip, the liquid

entrance, my heart fluttering every time someone new entered the room. I couldn’t stop myself from wondering if it would be Nelly. Would she even want to

I noticed Kex’s hand wrapped around her waist. I felt the grip on my cup tighten,

expression neutral, but inside I was seething. I had to remind myself to stay calm, to keep my cool. But it was so hard when Nelly was standing right in front of

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around her waist. She smiled brightly, and I felt a pang of jealousy. None of them seemed to notice the tension between us, or the way my jaw