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

will you be late? Take care of yourself… You will

my mind, and

Mom…

who offers me

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

upstairs… I will go join her.

“Thank you…”

head and heads

Excellent.

hear his footsteps fade as he heads down the hallway

the stairs cupboard and

me, but I do my best to focus or

task at hand.

of coats inside but I’m relieved

few items.

put down my bag and

or perhaps someone could walk through

I quickly pry open the

I have three pried up; I

using my phone flashlight

doubt creeping into my mind when I

dust, peeking out from the corner, wedged into

the bottom planks.

and I reach over, tugging it out.

knowing that this is what

is it. I’ve found

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

look towards the