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.

I came from a long line of aristocrats, I was raised to attach

and responded with a friendly smile, even

Serena, I observed how

was no match

seemed that I had underestimated

completely enamored with

a smart

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

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

should have your name engraved on a stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille, A Selfless Martyr For Love.’ How does that sound?"

please.Leave me be.My head's already

like you! We are werewolves.I'm a wolf.I have

do it." I crossed

going to be lonely for the rest of your

garden.She sat down on a stone

could see, she didn't look too

with Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask her.Perhaps she and Peter

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

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

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

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

pursed her lips

to get

be something wrong!"

find the right way to ask further, but Serena continued,

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

and nervously toyed with the hem

the Lunas of the Red Maple

is ashamed of her family background! She knows that she is from a humble family and doesn't deserve to be Peter's

taken aback by Elaine's

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

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

from Serena's face and lips

is hot.Ask her where she

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

stood up and clenched her

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

our conversation and left the garden

out

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

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

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

advantage

smile, I left

saw Peter trying to find

probably looking for

to ask me if I

Serena's POV: 

that Camille and Peter had kissed before made

it was best to leave Peter.I should have

Luna should come from

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

of me and Peter

regret choosing me

someone better than me, someone more qualified

now that Peter and I

going to do this?"Molly didn't

me, but her

I've already made up my mind.Trust me, I know what I'm doing.It hurts me to

to leave

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

myself

a

Pack for many

a burger