“We are the only ones,” I said.

I got up from my chair.

I held the black purse by its thick leather strap.

I walked past the two men toward the door.

I didn’t look at either of their faces.

I reached out and took hold of the heavy brass deadbolt on the inside of the door.

I slid it all the way shut with a loud click.

I stepped back from the heavy brass door.