Still loving it, and I agree, there are worse things than death, but it couldn't happen to a more deserving guy.

Author's Response: Hee, you're very right about that. ;) thank you so much for reviewing!

As long as Riley gets what he deserves, I'm happy *grins*

Author's Response: Oh, I think he will get what he deserves. ;)

Hey it rocked luvd the story!

Author's Response: Thanks!

Interesting Point of view from Spike, hopefully more spuffy coming soon in the upcoming updates.

Author's Response: Hee, yes, a lot more Spuffy is coming soon. *lol* Thanks for reviewing, darling!

Thank you for the update. I am glad your father is doing better. The chapter was very good. I am glad to learn more of Spike's backstory. I am no fan of Riley but I wonder if his stay in the asylum will end up causing more problems. It explains a lot. Please update when you are able.

Author's Response: Thank you, honey. He's almost back to his normal self now, too. :D I'm very happy you liked to learn more of Spike's backstory and no worries, Riely won't be a problem any more, I promise. ;) I'll update in just a bit, I hope. ;) Thanks again.

Thanks for the update! Spike is so silly for not expecting to keep Buffy.

Author's Response: Yeah, I agree, he's quite stubborn as well. ;) Thanks for reviewing!

Hi, Mari:

Just finished reading Chapter 13. Like you, I think there are far more horrible ways to make people pay that don't involve a quick death. What is happening to Riley is well deserved. I am, however, hoping you'll give more detail on what that lovely, evil Ethan Rayne has planned for him. Ethan is one character that I just love to watch - evil with a touch of Monty Python.

I have never been a big follower of artists, but after working for a college for 20+ years and having been in the midst of a fundraising campaign for new art buildings over the past several years, I have slowly come to appreciate various different venues. I have thoroughly enjoyed Spike's profession here. You have taken what can be a very complex subject and made it understandable and appreciated by even a novice such as myself.

Will look forward to the rest of your story. If it happens that Riley happens to meet up with a friend by the name of Big Butch or Big Kralik and becomes someones "bitch," I wouldn't really complain a bit. ;)

Cheers,
Nikki

Author's Response: Hi, Nikki,

I'm happy you agree with me on this. It was impossible to resist when the idea surged in my mind. And don't worry, after a petition like that, how could I not show you in detail what Ethan has planned. Probably in the next 2 or 3 chapters.

To tell you the truth, art has never been my favorite subject and I never imagined I'd ever write anything related to it. However, my muse decided she wanted him to be an artist and I'm nothing if not her slave. Nothing I could do. So I've had to research and I'm very glad I've been able to transmit it in a believable way. Thank you for that, it means a lot to me.

*giggles* You know that's a great idea, might even use it if you don't mind? Thanks so much for your lovely review, darling. It made my day.

Hugs,
Mari

Ethan Rayne? Hm... I'm really interested to know what you're planning on doing with him. I'm pretty excited that you chose to have Buffy fully accept Spike. More please!

Author's Response: Hee, you'll find out soon about my plans for Ethan and Riley. *evil grin* And from the beginning I always knew she would accept him. Thanks for reviewing, hope you enjoy the rest of the story. :

OH no Riley is alive hope he doesn't get out and hurt Buffy. and Ethan a dr. interesting.

Author's Response: He won't, no worries. Ethan will make sure of that. ;*wide evil grin* Thanks for reviewing.

Really enjoyed reading some of Spike's back story - more man than monster! and what a sneaky bugger Giles is to have Riley "relocated". Thank you so much for the update.

Author's Response: Yep, always more man than monster. I'm very happy you enjoyed reading his backstory. And you'll still find out how sneaky Giles can be. *giggles* Thanks for reviewing, darling. :D

Oh, I think Riley's fate is quite appropriate. :D

I now wonder how Buffy will convince William that she's going to be with him. I imagine she would want to attend to her affairs back home, but be racing right back to him. He might think their parting is best, but he's dealing with a very stubborn Summers girl!

Author's Response: Hee, thank you, I'm glad you approve. :D

Hee, you'll have to wait and see how will all play out the next few chapters will give you the answer. ;) And you're right he's dealing with a stubborn girl, but there are other things to consider. ;) Thanks for reviewing, darling!

Enjoyed the backstory on Drusilla. Goodbye Sire.

And still a little more human than most. Saved his parents.

Connection of Giles and Rayne? Or just a coincidence? Being in a "Looney Bin" would drive anyone crazy.. Poor Riley. Deserves worse.

Enjoying.. And voted !! Waiting for the Love Scene
And her decision.



Author's Response: Hee, yes, good bye to Dru, very quickly and as painlessly as I could, too. ;) It was always my intention to show a different side of Spike, perhaps the one he could have been if there weren't an Angelus?

Giles and Ethan are friends in here, as you'll find out in chapter 15. ;)

Thanks so much for reviewing and voting. Hope the new chapter tides you over until the Love Scene. ;)

OH I LOVED THAT ETHANS GONNA GET A HOLD OF RILEY, THATS WAT HE DESERVES!! i LOVE this story and am so happy that u updated. also i thought it was beautiful that spike killed dru for his parents, i have never read that in a story before and love the idea. i really hope that buffy doesnt leave spike and that they stay together and he turns her. PLEASE update as soon as u can, i CANT wait to read more. THANX SOO MUCH

Author's Response: *giggles* He sure will. I'm glad you're still enjoying the story, sweetie. I wanted to bring a different element with the way Dru dusted, I'm glad you approve. Thanks so much for reviewing!