I Am The Luna

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How do I get to the under–the–stair closet in someone else’s home?

A sudden thought comes to me and taking a deep breath, I step out of the car,

shouldering my bag and walk to the door. Ringing the bell, I wait.

It’s opened soon by a man in his late forties.

“Hello… Alpha?” he looks confused before lowering his head politely.

“Hello… Mr…”

“Grant, Alpha.”

“Mr Grant…”

I force a smile, pretending to be upset, although it’s not hard when so many things are pushing me to the edge. One thought of Sebastian’s betrayal or Mom’s death. brings tears to my eyes, and I take a deep, shaky breath.

“Do forgive me for intruding… I don’t know if you know, but this is the house that I grew up in… with my mother.” I say, wrapping my arms around myself..

His face instantly falls and looks worried. “I’m so sorry. I do remember hearing that. I am sorry about your mother. I truly am.”

“Thank you… I was wondering if I could have a moment to look around.” I say quietly. “Just one final time to reminisce about the memories we shared here.”

“Of course! Right away, come on in Alpha.” He says, quickly stepping aside.

I step inside, my eyes going to the under–the–stairs closet.

Could it be here?

I’m inside… but how do I send him away?

I walk down the hallway. It’s changed a lot, but even then, the echoes of moments spent in these halls fill my mind.

No muddy shoes inside! Mommy! Look what I found! Zaia! Dinner is ready…

favourite… Zala, will you be late? Take care

my mind, and I’m not prepared for

Mom…

I look at Grant, who offers me a tissue,

I have a while alone?” I

I will go

“Thank you…”

bows his head and

Excellent.

heads down the hallway and

stairs cupboard and

are still threatening to consume me, but I do my best to focus

task at hand.

lot of coats inside but I’m relieved that the floor

few items.

few pairs of shoes, I put down my bag and get to work as fast

that he could come down soon or perhaps someone could walk through the front

pry open the floorboard at the

pried up; I

using my phone flashlight to help in case I

creeping into my mind when I spot

the corner, wedged into a

the bottom planks.

beat, and I reach over, tugging it out. Instantly I feel

and my eyes blaze, knowing that this is what I’m

is it. I’ve found

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quietly step out

and look towards the