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.

Mommy! Look what I found! Zaia! Dinner is

Zala, will you be late? Take care of yourself… You will always

my mind, and I’m not

Mom…

at Grant, who offers me a tissue,

have a while alone?”

my daughter is upstairs… I will go join her. Take your

“Thank you…”

his head and heads upstairs.

Excellent.

heads down the hallway and

stairs cupboard

are still threatening to consume me, but I

task at hand.

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

few items.

out the few pairs of shoes, I put down

soon or perhaps someone could walk through the front door.

as I quickly pry open the floorboard at the

have three pried up; I remove the insulation from

into the darkness, using my phone flashlight to help in case

my mind when I spot it,

corner, wedged into

the bottom planks.

a beat, and I reach over, tugging it

knowing that this

I’ve

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in relief, I quietly step out of the closet and shut the door, latching it. I walk to the

look towards the