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!

be late? Take care of yourself… You will always

around my mind, and I’m

Mom…

look at Grant, who offers me a

a while alone?” I

I will go join her.

“Thank you…”

his head and heads upstairs.

Excellent.

as he heads down the hallway and I

stairs cupboard and unlatch it.

consume me, but

task at hand.

coats inside but I’m relieved that the

few items.

down my bag and get to

he could come down soon or perhaps someone could

I quickly pry open the floorboard at the back. I

and when I have three pried up; I remove the insulation from the ground

phone flashlight

feeling around, doubt creeping into my mind when I spot it,

peeking out from the corner, wedged into

the bottom planks.

reach over, tugging it out. Instantly I feel a

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

I’ve found

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replace everything as swiftly and silently as possible. Exhaling in relief, I quietly step out of the closet and shut the door, latching it. I walk to

stairs and look