Rejected Slave To The Alpha novel Chapter 1

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.

I couldn't accept this rejection; I just can't!

Shantel stood next to Astel, she sweetly held his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed on me. She couldn't resist adding her hurtful words.

"You're a worthless piece of trash, Nelly," Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred. "You're not fit to be anyone's mate; you're just a burden."

My teeth gritted in anger, but my pain intensified as it drowned me when I noticed how possessively Astel embraced Shantel.

"Sweetheart," Shantel purred to Astel, "Why don't we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his sex slave, hm? I'm sure he'd be delighted to take her off our hands."

I seethed resentfully at Shantel; that woman! I felt fear immediately run through my veins.

Why would she suggest that!!

Alpha Kex was a force to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into the hearts of those who heard it, and his reign of terror was legendary.

His lands were vast, and his power was absolute. People whispered about him in hushed tones, and many prayed they would never cross his path.

His pack 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 spines of those who heard it.

And 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 idea was cruel.

“That's a good plan,” Astel smirked.

"Yes, Nelly," Astel nodded, his eyes serious. "Be my mistress, so you can stay by my side."

My smile faded, replaced by emptiness. "Didn't you say that..." I started, I tried to stop my voice from cracking hence I couldn't continue.

This was the height of pain and betrayal. I should have known what type of person he was after confessing to Shantel but I wanted to give him the benefit of doubt.

"I can't accept that," I said, my voice firm, my eyes sadly lowered but I immediately raised it back up.

"I deserve more than being someone's mistress." I tried to sound strong because I didn't want him to see how hurt I was.

Astel looked up, and his eyes darkened. "You're ungrateful, Nelly!" he growled. "I'm offering you a way out of this mess, and you're refusing it?”

My heart sank, but my words remained resolute as I retorted, "I... I want more than that, Astel! I deserve respect and dignity, not to be treated as someone's plaything."

"Fine!" Astel snapped, his tone cold.

I involuntarily trembled, and his next words hit me like cold ice.

"I, Alpha Astel, reject you, Nelly Armstrong, as my mate and Luna!”

A searing pain tore through my chest, a pain so intense that it felt physical. Gasping for breath, I couldn't believe Astel was rejecting me a second time, and this was more painful than before.

"A-Astel," I gasped, reaching for him as my chest tightened.

My knees buckled, and I collapsed to the floor, the world spinning, my vision fading to black.