behind him was an open window , his obvious means of entry into the room . instead , i squeal as he scoops me up and holds me tight against his chest , my arms hooked equally tight around his neck . his tone sounded more like he had accepted what i had just told him . they climbed the ladder and then the long narrow stairs and opened the huge metal door to get out of the underground maze . he did n't continue to touch her , but he did n't move away when her shoulder touched his arm . 