I pulled Alex inside, rechaining and locking every lock, then placing the 2 metal poles back into place propping the door shut… I slowly backed away in panic, my breathing quickened but slowly relaxed, I looked to the right of the door grabbing the match box and began to light candles. They each looked calm and danced without meaning, a light crackle and a small pop the candle was lit…. Down to the very last one. I turned around to the man trembling like a baby of which I now call “Mine” and smiled. All though he had every right to be afraid I couldn’t help but admire his cuteness, and...