Lorenso sat beside her. "I am, and I plan to walk out of there alive... But still" He looked down, squeezing her hand. "Every battle is dangerous... and I have the feeling she has placed in it her trained killers... Her assasins and spys to bring me down. It seems I am not of use to her." He looked into Lenally's eyes. he stroked back her hair and kissed her deeply. When he drew back, he looked lovingly at her. "My love, this may be my last night on this world... And I ask you... Let me make you a woman... Give me one last night of true love."