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.

a long line of aristocrats, I was raised

together and responded with a friendly smile, even though my heart was in

at Serena, I observed how ordinary this

no match for

seemed that I had underestimated

was completely enamored

considered myself a smart girl.I

though I loved Peter, I understood why he

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

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

be.My head's

your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you! We are

can't, Elaine. I just can't do it."

going to be lonely for the rest

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

didn't look too happy,

she thinking about? Shouldn't she be having the time of her life with Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask her.Perhaps she

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

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

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

the way? Shouldn't he

her

to get us some

hesitated.There must be something wrong!" Elaine

but Serena continued, "Camille, have you met Peter's mother? Do you

easy- going woman.She came from a noble

and nervously toyed with the hem

the Lunas of the Red Maple Pack

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

aback by Elaine's

will establish alliances between powerful and rich aristocratic families, benefitting the pack in the long run.This is

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

from Serena's face and lips as her body

her where she comes from.Go! Ask her!"

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

stood up and clenched

ordinary family. If you'll excuse

ended our conversation and left the garden without

let out a devious

Now, she'll be too ashamed to stay with Peter! You, on the other 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

Luna made Elaine's words sound less harsh to me.Elaine was right, after all.In terms of family

I would finally have a solid chance with him.For generations, our families

an advantage over Serena in

smile, I left

saw Peter trying

was probably

to ask me if I had seen

Serena's POV: 

made me uncomfortable.Although what she said was very hurtful, Camille was still right.A girl like me didn't deserve to be with a

decided that it was best to leave

course, a Luna should come from a noble

my short time with Peter had placed me under a fantasy, he made me

of me

regret choosing me one

someone better than me, someone

I had

going to do this?"Molly

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

but I've already made up my mind.Trust me, I know what I'm

leave Peter.It was for

city, worried that Peter might try to

get myself a job in order

to find a new place

Pack for many years, I was experienced

a burger restaurant, stationed all day in