Just finished reading the whole story... At times it made me ill, but the love that the characters had for each other was beautiful. Those who had a problem with it were warned repeatedly. As disturbing as the subject matter was, it was a well defined story. I would read more of your work.

To be honest with you I liked the idea. I think you can do great stuff with the material however I didn't quite understand your story. In my opinion someone bein raped and abused by their own family wouldn't really jump right into a relationship. Also, you've described this horrible scenario at the beginning with hank and the knife etc and didn't really write anything else except for the one time beating. Someone who'd be capable of doing such horrid things wouldn't just do it once. What I also didn't understand is how Buffy almost moved in with Spike at the beginning, without Hank having anything to say to that or do anything. The idea is really good, the fic should be a lot darker for it to be really real, you know. It would probably be a story I couldn't stomach but it would need that darkness and to be frank, disgustingness to be realistic. Just my thoughts. Keep up your work though.

Author's Response: You'd be surprised how many abused girls/boys DO jump into relationships. Everyone reacts differently to abuse and you can't stereotype abused teens. Spike was her rock, her support system, and he loved her unconditionally. That was something she'd never had before. At times she DID run from being with him, but she realized there was enough darkness in her life already. As for there not being enough rape and beating scenes, I think there were plenty. I showed a glimpse into her life and chose not to give a nightly playby of it. He didn't just do it once. He did it hundreds of times over the years, but once Spike came into her life he sort of rescued her. Hank isn't the type of person to care if she goes missing. He didn't care about her enough. She was just a sex toy to him. I appreciate your input, but I firmly stand by what I wrote. I don't think you realize just how difficult it was to write chapters 18 and 19. This will be my last very dark fic. I'm not in a dark enough place in my life where I can write this stuff anymore. So I hope you enjoyed the story anyway and that you'll consider reading my lighter things. :)

Awwww! That was so sweet! And I agree, the song does fit very well. I'm glad she has finally let go and is letting herself be happy. She definitely deserves it.

*points and laughs at Hank* He DEFINITELY deserved that too, the stupid prick-faced asshole. Grrr.

I loved this story, it was very good =D Thanks for sharing!

Author's Response: I totally agree. She does deserve some happiness after the horrible life she's lead. It's sad that it took so long for her to find it, but that was the journey I wanted to portray. We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief that her troubles are over, as far as Hank is concerned. He got what was coming to him. Thanks for reviewing so much hun! *big hugs*

Aww! What a perfect, perfect ending! Absolutely loved this story, from the beginning to the end. Angsty at times, sure, but an amazing story. Well done!

Author's Response: I'm so glad ^^ It makes me very proud to know that people enjoyed the story I worked so hard on. Finishing this has only spurned my desire to finish my other WIPs, so you'll have to keep a look out for other completes in the near future. :)