The Alpha's Mysterious Mate ( The Fate Series Book 1)

Camille's POV: 

I usually enjoyed parties, but this ball just was not for me.

The person I loved was not by my side, he was with another girl.

Ever since the event started, I had stayed out here in the garden.

I didn't want to sit in the hall just to watch Peter and Serena dance all night.

Even though I was already 18, I still hadn't found my mate yet.

I had a relationship with Peter once, but I wasn't sure if it was love.

We didn't even sleep with each other.

That happened just last summer, while I was on vacation.

I stayed with Patricia, and she introduced me to her brother.

When I first laid eyes on Peter, I thought that he was my Prince Charming.

Ever since then, Patricia had always wanted to play matchmaker with me and Peter.

But it seemed that Peter wasn't as enthusiastic about it as I was.

Over time, we were only able to make small progress in our relationship.

One night, in the maple forest, Peter kissed me.

That was my first ever kiss.

I was ready for him to take more than that.

My first kiss, my body, even my virginity.

But he stopped at that.

He only took my first kiss.

Even though it was clear that the Moon Goddess didn't appoint us as mates, I thought that we could still fall in love on our own and make a good couple.

Peter, on the other hand, didn't think so.

He believed that his mate was still out there somewhere, and he wanted to find her.

Disappointed, I headed back to my home in France.

For a while, we kept in touch.

But eventually, we drifted apart.

It was difficult for a shy person, but I managed to initiate our conversations.

Even then, I could tell that Peter didn't seem too interested in me.

A few days ago, Patricia told me that Peter was in the city for a business trip.

I felt so happy to see him again.

This was going to be a good opportunity for me to win his affection, I thought.

Unfortunately, the first thing he did when we met that day was to introduce this new girl.

He had finally found his mate.

"Just in time.Serena, let me introduce you.This is my sister, Patricia.And this is Camille, a friend of my sister.Patricia, Camille, this is Serena, my mate."

Hearing this, I gritted my teeth.

I knew immediately that Peter did this so that I would keep a distance from him.

Of course, he didn't want his mate to misunderstand anything about us.

aristocrats, I was raised to attach

pulled myself together and responded with a friendly smile,

Serena, I observed how

no match for

it seemed that I

completely

a smart girl.I

loved Peter, I understood why he couldn't love me back.I

mate.If I truly loved Peter, I should just be happy for him.It

what a selfless, noble woman! I should have your name engraved on a stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille, A Selfless Martyr For Love.’ How does that sound?" Elaine mocked me in

me be.My

you can't find yourself a mate all your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you! We are

Elaine. I just can't do it." I crossed my arms

you're going to be lonely for the rest of

out of the hall and into the garden.She sat down on a stone bench.She

look too happy, as

she be here in

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

myself that I only needed to find out what happened to them and I wasn't going to add insult to the injury.Slowly, I made my way to

Serena was clearly in a bad mood, she still managed to talk to me after I

he be accompanying you?" I

pursed her

to get

something wrong!"

ask further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have you met Peter's mother? Do you know what she's

gentle and easy- going woman.She came

nervously toyed

of the Red Maple Pack

I finally know why she's so worried.It seems that she is ashamed of her family background! She knows that she is from a humble family and doesn't deserve to be Peter's

taken aback by Elaine's

this will establish alliances between powerful and

kicked myself for hurting Serena's feelings.But I didn't mean to, I was merely

from Serena's face and lips as her

Camille.Strike while the iron is hot.Ask her

Serena? I realized I still didn't know much about you." I blurted it

and

from a very ordinary family. If you'll excuse me, I need

our conversation and left the garden without

let out a devious

hand, are from an aristocratic family.You are much more beautiful and well-educated than her.She cannot compare to you at all! If she knows what's right, she would leave Peter on her own.You could be his

harsh to me.Elaine was right, after all.In terms of family background, Serena

she left Peter, I would finally have a solid chance with him.For generations, our families had been good friends.I even had a good

I had an advantage over Serena in many

content smile, I

trying to

was probably looking for

to ask

Serena's POV: 

my way back.I shivered against the cold.Knowing that Camille and Peter had kissed before made me uncomfortable.Although what she said was

best to leave Peter.I should have

should come

fantasy, he made me feel special

of me and

would eventually regret choosing me one

someone more qualified to

I had no

sure you're going to do this?"Molly didn't

many times to persuade me, but her words weren't enough to sway

Molly.I know you're disappointed, but I've already made up my mind.Trust me, I know what I'm doing.It hurts me to make

going to leave Peter.It was for

with a plan to leave this city, worried that Peter might

myself a

find a new place to live,

Moon Pack for many years,

at a burger