Calling you to cuddle up to me on the couch and putting on a home movie of the day I took you. While I much prefer you as you are now, docile and *mine*, the fight you put up in those days was what endeared me to you. What made me want to keep you. What made me *need* to own you.
My fingers absently glide over your collar, settling into your hair. They scratch in small, rhythmic circles just the way you adore. Despite the flickering television showing scenes of your kidnapping, my eyes stay staring down at the prize in my lap. I can imagine each moment from the sound alone. You are infinitely more fascinating.
I wonder what goes through your head as you stare towards the screen. Do you even register that person as you? Are you confused why I'm showing you this scary tape? Do you feel like thanking me for taking you away from whatever came before? Are you wondering where that burning need to escape, to struggle, to fight for your life went? No matter I suppose.
You're *mine* now.













