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.

long line of aristocrats, I was raised

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

at Serena, I observed how ordinary

no match for me at

it seemed that I had underestimated

was completely

myself a smart girl.I

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

mate.If I truly loved Peter, I should just be happy for

tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille,

be.My head's already

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!

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

be lonely for the rest of

walking out of the hall and into the garden.She sat down on a stone bench.She was alone, without Peter

see, she didn't look too happy,

Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask

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 to

bad mood, she still managed to talk to me

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

her lips

get

hesitated.There must be something

to find the right way to ask further, but

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

nervously toyed with the hem of her

mean...All the Lunas of

ashamed of her family background! She knows

was taken aback by Elaine's

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

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

Serena's face and lips

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

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

stood up and

family. If you'll excuse me, I

our conversation and

out a devious

the other hand, are from an aristocratic family.You are much more beautiful and well-educated than her.She cannot compare to you at

was right, after

generations, our families had been

advantage

content smile,

saw Peter trying

probably looking for

to ask me if I had seen

Serena's POV: 

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

was best to leave Peter.I

a Luna should come from a

he made me feel special and that a life with him was

could only imagine difficulties ahead of

eventually regret choosing me one

someone better than me, someone more qualified to

me now that Peter and I had no

you sure you're going to do this?"Molly didn't agree

tried many times to persuade me, but

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

was going to leave Peter.It

plan to leave this city, worried that Peter might try

have to get myself a

a new place

working at the Black Moon Pack for many years, I was experienced with

to get hired at a burger restaurant, stationed all day