i realize that i am doing her a true favor . his fingers drifted up and down my arm . the cold , steady voice reached me from across the room , causing me to gasp . i would have dropped you off downtown , only you would have attracted one hell of a lot of attention walking up here . ' you know , she was the local legend when i was a girl growing up here . it was delicate , womanly , and amazing . you , who could have any woman you want ? 