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.

shoes inside! Mommy! Look what I found! Zaia! Dinner is ready… Oh,

late? Take care

and I’m not prepared for them.

Mom…

Grant, who offers me a

you… may I have a while alone?” I ask quietly.

is upstairs… I will go

“Thank you…”

head and heads upstairs.

Excellent.

down the hallway and

the stairs cupboard and unlatch

but I do my best to focus or

task at hand.

I’m relieved that

few items.

I put down my bag

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

pry open the floorboard at the

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

using my phone flashlight to help

into my mind when

out from the corner, wedged into a crack between two

the bottom planks.

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

it and my eyes blaze, knowing that this

it. I’ve found

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quickly 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

look towards the