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.

came from a long line of aristocrats, I was raised to attach great

friendly smile, even though my heart was

at Serena, I observed how ordinary

was no match for

that I had underestimated

completely

a smart girl.I

I understood why he couldn't

I should just be happy for him.It was the

have your name engraved on a stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille, A Selfless Martyr For Love.’ How does that sound?"

be.My

have to die lonely like you! We are werewolves.I'm

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

you're going to be lonely for the rest of your

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

she didn't look too happy, as if something was bothering

having the time of her life with Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask her.Perhaps she and Peter got into a conflict.That would be a great opportunity

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

out what happened to them and I wasn't going to

bad mood, she still managed to talk to me after I

he be

her

to get

hesitated.There must be something wrong!" Elaine

my words, trying to find the right way to ask further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have

easy- going woman.She came from a noble family, and everyone in

toyed with

mean...All the Lunas of the Red Maple Pack

of her family background! She knows that she is from a

taken aback

noble families.It is in this way that Alphas are matched appropriately.A marriage like this will establish alliances between powerful and rich aristocratic families, benefitting the pack in the long

for hurting Serena's feelings.But I didn't

drained from Serena's face and lips as her

her where she comes from.Go! Ask

do you ask? What kind of family do you come from, Serena? I realized I still didn't know much about you." I blurted it out, giving in to Elaine's

stood up and clenched

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

ended our conversation and

let out a devious

and well-educated than her.She cannot compare to you at all! If she knows what's

sound less harsh to me.Elaine was right, after all.In terms of family background, Serena was not the right girl for

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

an advantage over Serena

a content smile, I

Peter trying to

probably

him to ask me if I

Serena's POV: 

clothes on my way back.I shivered against the cold.Knowing that Camille and Peter had kissed before made me uncomfortable.Although what she said was very hurtful, Camille was still right.A girl like me didn't deserve to

that it was best to leave Peter.I should

should come from a

me under a fantasy, he made me feel special

only imagine difficulties ahead of me and Peter if we stayed

eventually regret choosing me one

me, someone more qualified to be

to me now that Peter and I had no chance of having a

do this?"Molly didn't

but her words weren't enough

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 this decision,

to leave Peter.It was

city, worried that Peter

myself a

find a new

for many years, I was experienced with

lucky to get hired at a burger restaurant, stationed all day in the