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.

from a long line of aristocrats, I

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

looked at Serena, I observed how ordinary this girl

match for me

it seemed that I had underestimated

completely

myself a smart

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

should just be happy for him.It

should have your name engraved on a stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille,

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!

do it." I crossed my arms

lonely for the rest of your

Serena walking out of the hall and into the garden.She sat down

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

be having the time of her life with Peter? Why would she be here in the

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

to them and I

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

by the way? Shouldn't he

pursed her

get

hesitated.There must be something wrong!" Elaine was getting

words, trying to find the right way to ask further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have you met Peter's mother? Do you

Vicky? She's a gentle and easy- going woman.She came from a noble

toyed

mean...All the Lunas of the

worried.It seems that she is ashamed of her family background! She knows that she

was taken aback by Elaine's

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 the Moon

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

drained from Serena's face and lips as

the iron is hot.Ask her where she comes

kind of family do you come from, Serena? I realized I still didn't know much about you."

and

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

and left the

out a devious

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

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

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

advantage

a content smile,

trying to

probably

didn't want him to ask me if I

Serena's POV: 

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 be with a guy like

decided that it was best to leave

Luna should come from

with Peter had placed me under a fantasy, he made me feel special and that a

difficulties ahead of

regret choosing me

someone better than me, someone more qualified

was clear to me now that Peter and I had no chance of

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

persuade me, but her words weren't enough

made up my mind.Trust me, I know what I'm doing.It hurts me to make this decision,

was going to leave

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

myself

find a new place

for many years, I was

lucky to get hired at a burger restaurant, stationed