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.

a long line of aristocrats, I was raised to attach great importance to my

with a friendly smile, even though my heart

Serena, I observed how ordinary this

was no match for me at

it seemed that I had

was completely enamored

myself a smart girl.I wasn't

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

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

name engraved on a stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille, A Selfless Martyr For Love.’ How does that sound?" Elaine mocked me in

me be.My head's already

lonely like you!

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

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

garden.She sat down

could see, she didn't look too happy,

life with Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone?

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

that I only needed to find out what happened to them and I

still managed to talk to me after I greeted her

he be accompanying you?" I feigned

her

to get

must be something wrong!" Elaine was

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

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

and nervously toyed with the

the Lunas of the Red Maple Pack

is ashamed of her family background! She knows that

aback by Elaine's

establish alliances between powerful and rich aristocratic families, benefitting the pack in the

I didn't mean

from Serena's face and lips

iron is hot.Ask her where she comes from.Go! Ask

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

and clenched

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

and left

let out a devious

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

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

she left Peter, I would finally have a solid chance with him.For generations, our families had

had an advantage over Serena in

content smile, I left

Peter trying

probably looking

didn't want him to ask

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

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

a Luna should come from a noble

had placed me under a fantasy, he made

of me and Peter if we

regret choosing me

someone more

clear to me now that Peter and I

are you sure you're going to do

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

me, I know what I'm doing.It

going to leave Peter.It was for the

plan to leave this city, worried that Peter might try to

have to get myself a job in order to

to find a new

Pack for many years, I was experienced with

hired at a burger restaurant, stationed all day in