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

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

I looked at Serena, I observed

match

that I

was completely

considered myself a smart

why he couldn't love me back.I

just be happy for him.It was the only

selfless, noble woman! I should have your 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 my

please.Leave me be.My

can't find yourself a mate all your life, that means I'll have to die lonely like you! We are werewolves.I'm a wolf.I have sexual needs to fulfill, it doesn't

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

be lonely for the rest of

garden.She sat down on a stone bench.She was

didn't look too happy, as if something was

thinking about? Shouldn't she be having the time of her life with Peter? Why would she be here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask her.Perhaps she

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

what happened to them and I wasn't going to add insult to the injury.Slowly, I made my

mood, she still

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

her lips

get us some

hesitated.There must be something wrong!" Elaine was getting

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

going woman.She came from a noble family, and

silent and nervously toyed with

of the

she's so worried.It seems that she is ashamed of her family background! She

taken aback

is in this way that 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

for hurting Serena's feelings.But I didn't

face and lips as her

breaking, Camille.Strike while the iron is hot.Ask her where she comes from.Go! Ask her!" Elaine

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

up and

come from a very ordinary family.

and

out

too ashamed to stay with Peter! You, 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

was right, after all.In terms of family background, Serena was not the right

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

I had an advantage over

content smile, I left

Peter trying

was probably looking

ask

Serena's POV: 

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

was best

a Luna should come from

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

of me and Peter if we stayed

regret choosing me one

than me, someone more qualified to be his

to me now that Peter and I had

are you sure you're going to do

me, but her words weren't enough to

me, I know what I'm

to leave

leave this city, worried that Peter might

have to get myself a job in

to find a

working at the Black Moon Pack for many

hired at a burger restaurant, stationed all day in the