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

together and responded with a friendly smile, even

I observed how ordinary this

was no match for me at

that

was completely enamored with

a smart

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

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

tablet.It would say,

please.Leave me be.My head's already

have to die lonely like you! We are

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

going to be lonely

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

see, 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,

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

them and I wasn't

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

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

pursed her

get us some

hesitated.There must be something

further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have you

Luna Vicky? She's a gentle and easy- going woman.She came from a noble family, and everyone in the pack respects

was silent and nervously toyed

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

finally know why she's so worried.It seems that she is ashamed of her family background! She

taken aback by

came from 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 run.This is probably what

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

and lips as her body slightly

is hot.Ask her

you ask? What kind of family do you come from, Serena? I realized I

up and

from a very ordinary family. If you'll

and left the

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 her own.You could

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

have a solid chance with him.For generations, our families had been good friends.I even had a good relationship with Peter's

I had an advantage

smile, I

Peter trying to

probably looking

to ask me

Serena's POV: 

and clothes on my way back.I shivered against the cold.Knowing that Camille and Peter had kissed before made me uncomfortable.Although

was best to leave

a Luna should come from a noble

had placed me under a fantasy, he made me feel special and that a life with him was

only imagine difficulties ahead of me and

eventually regret

someone

and I had no chance of

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

me, but her words weren't enough

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 this decision,

to leave Peter.It

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

have to get myself a

a new place to

working at the Black Moon Pack for many years,

at a burger