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.

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

and responded with a friendly smile, even though my heart

I observed

no match for

seemed that I had underestimated

was completely enamored

myself a

I understood why he couldn't love me back.I wasn't

just be happy for

would say, ‘Here Lies Camille, A Selfless Martyr For Love.’ How does that

please.Leave me be.My head's

on, Camille.Just do something.If you can't find yourself a mate all your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you! We are werewolves.I'm a wolf.I have sexual needs to fulfill, it doesn't even have to be my mate!" Elaine

just can't do it." I crossed

you're going to be lonely for the rest

then, I spotted Serena walking out of the hall and into the garden.She

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

time of her life with Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask her.Perhaps she and Peter

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

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

the way? Shouldn't he be accompanying you?" I

her

to get us some

must be something wrong!" Elaine was getting

ask further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have you met

going woman.She came from a noble family, and

was silent and nervously toyed

that mean...All the Lunas of the Red

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

aback by Elaine's

will establish alliances between powerful and rich aristocratic families, benefitting

hurting Serena's feelings.But I didn't

face and lips as her

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

you come from, Serena? I realized I still didn't know

and clenched her

family. If you'll excuse me, I

and left the garden without

let out a devious

aristocratic family.You are much more beautiful and well-educated than her.She cannot compare to you at all! If she knows

of being Peter's Luna made Elaine's words sound less harsh to me.Elaine was right, after all.In terms of family background, Serena was not the right

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

I had an advantage over Serena in many

a content smile, I

trying to

was probably looking for

want him to ask me if I

Serena's POV: 

shivered against the cold.Knowing that Camille and Peter had kissed before made me uncomfortable.Although

was best to leave Peter.I should

Luna should come from a

a fantasy, he made me feel special and that a life with him

could only imagine difficulties ahead of me

eventually regret

someone better than me, someone more qualified

I

do this?"Molly didn't agree with my decision at

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

was going to leave

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

have to get myself a

had to find a new place

at the Black Moon Pack for many years, I was

to get hired at a