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

be late? Take care of yourself… You will

my mind, and I’m not prepared for

Mom…

I look at Grant, who offers me

may I have a while alone?”

upstairs… I will go join her. Take

“Thank you…”

bows his head and heads upstairs.

Excellent.

fade as he heads down

cupboard and unlatch

but I do my best to focus or

task at hand.

lot of coats inside but I’m relieved that the floor is pretty empty, save a

few items.

of shoes, I put down my bag

soon or perhaps someone could

quickly pry open the floorboard at

I remove the insulation from the ground

darkness, using my phone flashlight to

when I spot it, a small black pouch

peeking out from the corner, wedged into a crack between

the bottom planks.

over, tugging it out. Instantly I

blaze, knowing

is it. I’ve

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Exhaling in relief, I quietly step out of the closet and shut the door,

and look towards the