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.

aristocrats, I was raised to attach great importance

myself together and responded with a friendly smile, even

I looked at Serena, I observed how ordinary this

was no match for

that I had

was completely enamored with

considered myself a

though I loved Peter, I understood why

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

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

be.My head's already

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 even have to

Elaine. I just can't do it."

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

Serena walking out of the hall and into the garden.She

look too

here in the garden, alone? "Go, ask her.Perhaps she and Peter got into a conflict.That

Elaine urged me.I sighed.

what happened to them and I

she still managed to talk to

Shouldn't he be accompanying you?"

pursed her lips

to get us some

hesitated.There must be something wrong!"

mulled over my words, trying to find the right way to ask further, but Serena continued, "Camille, have you met Peter's mother? Do you know what she's

woman.She came from

toyed with the hem

of

is ashamed of her family background! She knows that she

aback

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

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

drained from Serena's face and lips as her body slightly

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

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

up and clenched her

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

abruptly ended our conversation and left the garden without another

out a

Now, she'll be 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 knows what's right, she would leave

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

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

advantage over

a content smile,

Peter trying

was probably

to ask me if

Serena's POV: 

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 a guy like

best to leave Peter.I should

a Luna should come from

he made me feel special

I could only imagine difficulties ahead of me and Peter

eventually regret choosing me

deserved someone better than me, someone more qualified to be

me now that Peter and I

are you sure you're going to do this?"Molly didn't agree with my decision at

persuade me, but her words weren't enough to sway

up my mind.Trust me, I know what I'm doing.It hurts me to make this

going to leave Peter.It

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

would have to get myself a

find a new place to live,

working at the Black Moon Pack for many years, I was

get hired at a burger restaurant, stationed all day in