All Chapters of Under the Shadow of the Moon: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Alec After the meeting, I drive on home.Everything is getting more and more complicated, and now that I know about Alpha Jason potentially consorting against us, I don't really know how to act. I’d be considered a sympathizer, too, if they found out what I did for Delaney Waters, a woman tied up so far into all of this that it’s almost hard to believe. Alpha Fredrick will send me a file tonight. Honestly, I’m sickened by all of this. I don’t want to have to fight against Alpha Jason or anyone, really. Does that make me a weak Alpha? Do I have to love the taste of blood to be a great leader? It seems that’s the only way of looking at it, but in my defense, I don’t want more people to die. This war has barely started, and I’m already exhausted. The good thing is that I’ve sworn Delaney out of my life. I don’t care how much my wolf rebels against me for doing it. I had to cut the connection between us, even though I do still feel like I need to repay her for taking the blame and bei

Delaney"Delaney," Matteo says to me as soon as he enters the bar. "A word, please."I drop the dishcloth I was using to dry the glasses, and follow him toward the exit of the bar. When we step outside, there’s nobody around, but I can see dust particles in the air, and that makes me wonder if people or wolves were running through this passageway. He turns around to face me, his face all business. I realize that this is when he tells me whether or not I’m going to be a part of this operation. I feel nervous all of a sudden, and fold my arms to hide the fact that my fingers are shaking a little. If he tells me to leave, I’ll do it. I wouldn’t want to sabotage the rebellion in any way. “To start with,” he begins, “I’ll let your secret slide this one time. I won’t demand to know who your helper was. I’ll leave it as it is on the condition that if it happens again, you’ll tell me who it was.”I nod. “Okay.”“I’ll also have to ask you to be more cautious when you’re stepping outside. It

DelaneyWe all get in the back of a black van, and the windows are all tinted, so I don’t have to be too paranoid about having my hair covered. I still keep my hoodie on, though. There’s no way I’ll be taking any risks after what happened the last time.Matteo hasn’t told us what the plan is yet, or maybe I’m the only one who doesn’t know. Paola seems to be breathing in and out nervously, but it’s so silent in the car that I’ll be heard if I ask a question, so I’ll just have to wait and see where this will all take us. The sky outside is a sickly gray color, and the temperature is dropping with each passing day. I almost forgot what it was like to see the sky again, thick with clouds. The air up here smells so different, and fresh. “We’ll be there shortly,” Matteo announces, putting an end to my thoughts. “To those who don’t know what will go down today, we’ve received some new stock from allies among the Alphas. It’s currently hidden in a warehouse, and our job is to retrieve it. T

Delaney My legs are tired from all the running, but my can’t lose sight of where Matteo, Paola, Pollux, and the there are being taken. Their lives depend on this. I had no choice but to shift, or I’d never be able to keep up with the cars. I hid my clothes under a bush so I can get back to them later. I’ve been running along the tree line so I’m not seen, but it hasn’t been easy. There were times when I had to run behind the cars to cross the street and get to the other side. I can only thank the goddess that I wasn’t detected yet. They’re not expecting anyone to be following them, so this might be the perfect chance to help them escape. I don’t suppose it will be easy, though. They’re probably going to place them in a locked room, with tight security and a surrounded perimeter. I doubt these Alpha would take any chances with rebels like us, and Matteo is our leader. Do they know this? I have a feeling they have to. I try not to think about Alec as I do this. I push him to the ve

Delaney “Thanks,” I tell the stranger when he stops the car right by the entrance of the city. I’m not sure I recognize these parts all too well, but I’m sure I’ll find my way. I just have to believe in myself. “I mean it.”“You’re welcome,” he tells me. I watch him drive away for a few seconds before starting down the sidewalk. I quicken my steps and even jog lightly, mostly because I don’t want to waste more time than I already have by getting here. I start to look around, at the shops and restaurants along with the buildings right in the heart of the city. I will myself to focus so I don’t get lost, and I also make sure to cover my vibrant hair every chance I have. I don’t want to make silly mistakes that will cost the lives of good people. My nightmare begins when half an hour in, I still haven’t reached a familiar place. I look around at everyone while breathing harshly. Nobody is looking at me a second time. I’m just someone else who’s probably trying to get somewhere like e