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

friendly smile, even though my heart was

looked at Serena, I observed how ordinary this girl

match for me

seemed that I had underestimated

completely enamored

myself a

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

should just be happy for him.It was the

engraved on a stone tablet.It would say,

me be.My head's

your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you! We are werewolves.I'm a wolf.I

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

then, you're going to be lonely for the rest of

then, I spotted Serena walking out of the hall and into the garden.She sat down on a stone bench.She was alone,

didn't look too happy, as if

with Peter? Why would she be here

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

happened to 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 after I

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

her lips

to get

be something

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

and easy- going woman.She

nervously toyed with the hem

mean...All the Lunas of the Red Maple

I finally know why she's so worried.It seems that she is ashamed of her family background! She knows that she is from a humble family and

aback

establish alliances between powerful and rich aristocratic families, benefitting the pack in the long run.This is probably what the

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

drained from Serena's face and lips

iron is hot.Ask her where she comes

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

and clenched her

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

conversation and left the garden without another

out a devious

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

less harsh to me.Elaine was right, after all.In terms of family background, Serena was not

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

advantage

a content smile,

trying

probably looking for

to ask me if I had

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

it was best

course, a Luna should come from

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

only imagine difficulties ahead of me and Peter

would eventually regret choosing

me, someone more qualified to

to me now that Peter and I

going to do this?"Molly didn't agree with my

tried many times to persuade me, but her words weren't enough to

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

was going to leave Peter.It was for

city, worried that Peter might try to look for me if

to get myself a job in order

find a new

Moon Pack for many years, I was experienced with skilled

to get hired at a burger restaurant, stationed all day in the