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! Zaia!

Take care of yourself… You will always

my mind, and I’m not prepared

Mom…

look at Grant, who offers me a

you… may I have a while alone?” I ask

will go join her. Take

“Thank you…”

head and

Excellent.

his footsteps fade as he heads down the

cupboard and unlatch it.

still threatening to consume me, but I do my best to focus

task at hand.

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

few items.

out the few pairs of shoes, I put down my bag and get to work as fast as

he could come down soon or perhaps someone could walk through

as I quickly pry open the

pried up; I remove

flashlight to help

doubt creeping into my mind when I spot it, a

out from the corner, wedged into a crack

the bottom planks.

I reach over, tugging it out. Instantly

radiate from it and my eyes blaze, knowing that

I’ve found it!

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and silently as possible. Exhaling in relief, I quietly step out of the closet and shut

and look towards the landing.