Fulfillment Under The Silver Moon

“This is the agreement you need to sign before becoming the Luna. Sign it. Hurry up! We can arrange the marking ceremony later. Lilith is still waiting for me.”Alexander tapped his fingers impatiently against the wooden table.Even at a monumental moment like this, his mind was entirely occupied by Lilith, who was currently suffering through her full moon heat. Only the herbal broth brewed by his own hands could soothe her agonizing pain.I stared down at the ancient, weathered parchment, a sudden chill seeping through my fingertips.In my past life, after our parents fell in battle, Lilith and I were adopted by Alexander's family. When the time came, our adoptive parents decided to choose one of us to be Alexander’s Luna.The entire pack knew I had been infatuated with Alexander since childhood. Yet, Alexander wavered, caught between my sister and me.Ultimately, Lilith left the pack with a parting sigh, stating that she refused to fight her older sister for him. Left with no o

Over the next few days, I cleared out some worthless old belongings—keepsakes that had been full of memories in my past life.Looking at them now, they were nothing but cheap garbage.I packed them all up and threw them straight into the trash can.In the afternoon, as I continued packing my bags, Alexander blocked my path.He clutched a few iron coins in his hand and spoke in a stiff voice. “This is the money I am paying you back on Lilith's behalf.”I took the money and nodded.“Thank you.”He stared at me with a complicated gaze, his eyes falling onto the luggage I was packing.“I plan to take Lilith with me to the northern ice plains to watch the northern lights. You do not need to pack your bags. Lilith said... she only wants the two of us to go.”My hands did not stop packing as I gave a nod.He seemed unaccustomed to this attitude of mine, appearing somewhat anxious.“What is wrong with you lately? It is like you became a completely different person. Did you not hear

I stood before the gates of the southern private academy of alchemy, catching a sudden daze as if I had truly gained a new life.During the day, I listened to the old alchemist lecture on elemental smelting. At night, I worked in the tavern. The lifestyle was exhausting, but it brought me peace of mind.A month passed by, and I slowly grew accustomed to this kind of rhythm.Until that evening, when I spotted Alexander standing by the bonfire downstairs.“Jessica! Why did you do this?” He kept his voice very low, yet it failed to conceal his rage. “Why did you change the name on the Luna certification agreement?!”I looked at him coldly. “Because I do not want a mate whose mind is entirely occupied by someone else.”He stared at me in disbelief. “How can you say something like that? You clearly know that my feelings for Lilith are completely different from what I feel for you—”I turned my face away as a wave of nausea washed over my stomach, as if I caught that sickening scent o

My adoptive mother Laura was the first person to notice me.“Jessica, you are back! Quick, come and help reason with Lilith. This child's temper is getting worse and worse.” She pulled my hand, her tone carrying a hint of ingratiation.I smiled. “She is pregnant, so she probably needs more patience from her mate. Don't you think so, Alexander?”That evening, a knock resounded at my door.I opened it to find Alexander standing outside, looking entirely haggard and anxious.“Jessica, let us talk.”I stepped aside to let him enter.He rubbed his hands together, summoning up his courage to speak. “Jessica, the mate I always wanted is you. Actually, I have been waiting for you this entire time.”I could not help but let out a mocking scoff. “Waiting for me? Alexander, do you even believe your own words?”How could he claim to be waiting for me while simultaneously getting Lilith pregnant with his pup?His face flushed crimson, eyes filled with panic. “Jessica, listen to my explana