Drake knew this probibly would happen. "Nala, do not be afraid.  After death comes immortal life." He brought her soft hands to his lips. "We can be together now and forever." Drake saw her as he had the first time they met.<br/><br/>It had been Drake's return to new York.  He was after a woman that had been causing some trouble with the authorities.<br/>And he had found her alright.<br/>The first time he saw her, he failed to keep his "all business "  composure.  Her beauty, and sexyness struck him to his core.