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

responded with a friendly smile, even though

I looked at Serena, I observed how ordinary

match for me at

seemed that I had

was completely

myself a smart girl.I

Peter, I understood why he

truly loved Peter, I should just be happy for

stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille,

me be.My

yourself a mate all your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you! We

I just can't do it." I crossed

be lonely for

garden.She sat down on a stone bench.She was alone, without Peter by

I could see, she didn't look too happy, as if something

she be 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

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

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

clearly in a bad mood, she still managed to talk

Peter, by the way? Shouldn't he be accompanying you?" I feigned confusion and

pursed her lips

get us

be something wrong!" Elaine was getting

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

easy- going woman.She came from

nervously toyed with

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

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

was taken aback

that Alphas are matched appropriately.A marriage like this will establish alliances between powerful and rich aristocratic families, benefitting the pack in the long run.This is probably what

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

Serena's face and lips as her body slightly

her

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

family. If you'll excuse me, I need to

ended our conversation and left the garden without another

out a devious

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

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

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

advantage over Serena

a content smile, I left the

saw Peter trying

was probably looking for

to ask me if I had

Serena's POV: 

my hair and 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

decided that it was best to leave Peter.I should have

a Luna should come from a noble

fantasy, he made me feel special and

difficulties ahead of me and

regret choosing me

deserved someone better than me, someone more qualified to

that Peter and I had no chance of having a

are you sure you're going to do this?"Molly didn't agree with my decision at

times to persuade me, but her words

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

leave Peter.It was for the

packed all my belongings with a plan to leave this city, worried that Peter might try to look for me if I

have to get myself a job in

to find a new place

Moon Pack for many years, I was experienced with

hired at a