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.

of aristocrats, I was raised to

together and responded with a friendly smile, even

I observed how ordinary this

no match

seemed that I had underestimated

completely

considered myself a smart

why he couldn't love

should just be happy for him.It was the only right thing

engraved on a stone tablet.It would say, ‘Here Lies Camille, A Selfless Martyr For Love.’ How does that

be.My

your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you!

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

you're going to be lonely for the

garden.She sat down on a stone bench.She was alone, without Peter by her

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

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

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

told myself that I 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

was clearly in a bad mood, she still managed to talk to me after

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

her

to get us some

something wrong!" Elaine was

the right way to ask further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have you

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

toyed with

Lunas of

family background! She knows that she is from

was taken aback by Elaine's

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

I

from Serena's face and lips

while 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." I

up and clenched

a very ordinary family. If

abruptly ended our conversation and left the garden

let out a devious

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

harsh to me.Elaine was right, after all.In terms of family background, Serena

finally have a solid chance with him.For generations, our families had

an advantage over Serena in many

a content smile, I

Peter trying to find

probably

didn't want him to ask me if I had

Serena's POV: 

blew past 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 hurtful, Camille was

was best to

a Luna should come from a

he made me feel special and that a life with

difficulties ahead of me and Peter

would eventually regret

me, someone

Peter and I had

you sure you're going to do

me, but her

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

was going to leave

belongings with a plan to leave this city, worried that Peter might try to look for me if I stayed

myself a job

had to find a

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

a burger restaurant, stationed