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.

muddy shoes inside! Mommy! Look what I found! Zaia! Dinner is

care of yourself…

mind, and

Mom…

look at Grant, who offers me a tissue,

may I have a while alone?”

is upstairs… I will go join her. Take your

“Thank you…”

bows his head and heads

Excellent.

his footsteps fade as he heads down the hallway and I quickly walk to

cupboard

emotions are still threatening to consume me, but I

task at hand.

but I’m relieved that

few items.

I put down my

soon or perhaps someone could walk

on alert as I quickly pry open the floorboard at the

when I have three pried up; I

flashlight

when I spot

in dust, peeking out from the corner, wedged into a crack between two

the bottom planks.

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

and my eyes blaze, knowing that this is

I’ve

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as swiftly and silently as possible. Exhaling in relief, I quietly step out of the

stairs and look