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.
I don’t know if you know, but this is the house
do remember hearing that. I am sorry about
moment to look around.” I say quietly. “Just one final time to reminisce about the
course! Right away, come on in Alpha.” He
step inside, my eyes going to the under–the–stairs closet.
it be here?
but how do
a lot, but even then, the echoes of moments spent in these halls fill
Look what
you be late? Take care of yourself…
mind, and I’m not prepared
Mom…
look at Grant, who offers me
I have a
my daughter is upstairs… I will go join
“Thank you…”
head and
Excellent.
as he heads down the
the stairs cupboard and unlatch it.
still threatening to consume me, but I do my best
task at hand.
coats inside but I’m relieved
few items.
of shoes, I put down
soon or perhaps someone could walk through the front
senses are on alert as I quickly pry open
I remove the insulation
into the darkness, using my phone flashlight to help in case I miss
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