she sounded pretty certain of herself . the boats were ready to go : a dozen sailboats were in the stretch of river on the other side of the bridge , waiting to pass beneath it . `` i worked too hard and too long to get you into my bed to just cut you loose now , cupcake . '' then i saw the shoes next to my paws . asked blake with a frown as he took the tube . i could have stabbed you while you slept , just like anyone else . '' 