Summary: Winner of Best AU at Sunny D and Best Plot . It was also voted Runner Up in Best NC-17, and Best Romance - to all who voted for me I thank you from the bottom of my heart Hi Folks. My story is set in the English Regency era with the date about 1815. The story revolves around the son of a penniless Duke (William a.k.a. Spike) and a rich debutante who is also the daughter of a Duke (Elizabeth a.k.a. Buffy). Elizabeth is of a mind to marry for love and William is just as sure that he needs to marry for money. William is determined to hold on to his mistress of 10 years, Lady Drusilla Angelus, and although attracted to his intended he is sure he can love only Drusilla. Will Buffy remove Spike from Drusilla’s clutches or will he return again to the arms of his Dark Princess. This is my first attempt at a fanfic and I would be grateful for any constructive comments. There will be some Spike/Drusilla but this is necessary for the story. This story will be very NC-17 from early in the story. IF YOU ARE NOT OF AGE PLEASE DO NOT READ. Nominated at SunnyD and LSA and Solemn Grace and now at Spark and Burn and Shades of Gray too - thank you all latest nomination for this fic is the FL awards
Rated: AO-AdultsOnly
Categories: NC-17 Fics Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Horror, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Rape, Spike/Other
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 79 Completed: Yes
Word count: 187537 Read: 124991
Published: 12/31/2006 Updated: 03/05/2007

1. Introductions by Gillypod [Reviews - 21] (1636 words)
This story has been nominated at Lost in Spike, Solemn Grace and Spark and Burn - Enjoy.

2. Contact by Gillypod [Reviews - 4] (1581 words)

3. Learning the truth by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1032 words)

4. Time for Play by Gillypod [Reviews - 4] (2504 words)

5. Playing on your own by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (1176 words)
To all my reviewers - I love you all

6. Awakenings by Gillypod [Reviews - 7] (1238 words)

7. Stress Relief by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (2583 words)
This chapter is necessary for the story, please don't flame me

8. Making plans by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (1241 words)

9. The Ring by Gillypod [Reviews - 4] (1136 words)
Not all chapters have smut in them, however when they do I will let you know.

10. Giving and recieving by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (3639 words)
The smut is here

11. A father;'s acceptance by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (1092 words)
Back to the plot bunny chapters now

12. Bath Time by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1096 words)
Smut time

13. A Carriage Ride by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1881 words)
This is definately for the smut bunnies

14. The Ride Home by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1706 words)
More smut - the plot will appear soon I promise

15. Always a pleasure by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (1183 words)
The long promised chapter 15.

16. Realisations by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (1847 words)
To all my readers and reviewers, I love you all. For the impatient among you who jumped to AFF to read more. Tut Tut, but thank you. Please all thank Mollie, Tori, Eve and Spikesmrs who hassled me to put it up here. If not for them this story would have stayed on AFF

17. Bottom of the Bottle by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (2416 words)
I just love you all. Please keep reviewing it makes me post faster, honest. I was not going to post anything for a few days but some people, and you know who you are, have been screaming at me post more. Please review, it really does give me tingles

18. Acting the Part by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (1833 words)
Please review - everyone is skipping to AFF to read it and reviewing me there. Please review here too - I'm begging

19. A Brother's Love by Gillypod [Reviews - 4] (1291 words)
Please review. Reviews makes chapters get posted!!!!

20. Making up by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (1554 words)
REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW

21. Meet the Ancestors by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (2056 words)
Please review people, it feeds me

22. Interruptions by Gillypod [Reviews - 15] (1135 words)
Please review, it feeds me loads

23. Consequences by Gillypod [Reviews - 12] (2329 words)
Lots and Lots of reviews - I love you all. I am leaving for work now, but will answer them all later tonight. This chapter was not going up for a few days, but reviews changed my mind - hint hint

24. Confessions by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (1082 words)

25. The Betting Book by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1203 words)
Review make lots of postings

26. Home Truths by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (1875 words)
Oh my lovely reviewers - how I love you all

27. Striking a bargain by Gillypod [Reviews - 16] (3782 words)
Please review - it feeds my soul

28. A father's concern by Gillypod [Reviews - 3] (1879 words)

29. Tasting Death by Gillypod [Reviews - 3] (2120 words)

30. More Realisations by Gillypod [Reviews - 9] (1289 words)

31. A little help from your friends by Gillypod [Reviews - 3] (2062 words)
Vote for me at Sunny D - pretty please

32. The Headache by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (3386 words)

33. Father and Son by Gillypod [Reviews - 4] (1454 words)
Vote, Vote Vote for me - if you do I will put up 10 chapters - please please please

34. Comfort and Love by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (3896 words)
Please vote for me at Sunny D - I will post loads and loads if you do

35. When the bell tolls by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (2856 words)
Love the reviews - they feed my soul

36. The Visit by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (5591 words)
This chapter is DENFINATELY adults only - if you are offended too bad. I have to tell my story

37. Wake up sleepyhead by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (3061 words)

38. Telling All by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (3109 words)

39. Loving Faith by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (2856 words)

40. Relapse by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (2930 words)

41. Craven's little girl by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1674 words)

42. The Water Closet by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (2068 words)

43. A Mother's Love; a father's reason by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (2452 words)

44. Plots and counter plots by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (2246 words)

45. Before the Ball by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (2564 words)

46. Two Fathers; One Divide by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (1247 words)

47. The Betrothal Ball by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (1655 words)

48. A New Inmate by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (1323 words)

49. Back to the ball by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (2338 words)

50. The Prince's command by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (1996 words)

51. The end of an era by Gillypod [Reviews - 8] (1528 words)

52. Too late at night by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (2552 words)

53. For the love of Joyce by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1545 words)

54. Four for Breakfast by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (1776 words)

55. Kirkbride's Visit by Gillypod [Reviews - 2] (1748 words)

56. An Evening Out by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (2334 words)
Thank you all so much for the reviews, they are my food and drink

57. Daddy's Home by Gillypod [Reviews - 5] (2183 words)

58. Conversations by Gillypod [Reviews - 0] (2162 words)

59. The First Time by Gillypod [Reviews - 1] (3730 words)

60. Waiting by Gillypod [Reviews - 3] (1391 words)

61. The Regent's Power by Gillypod [Reviews - 9] (2695 words)

62. Craven's Loss by Gillypod [Reviews - 14] (2189 words)

63. Calm before the storm by Gillypod [Reviews - 7] (2299 words)

64. The Second Time by Gillypod [Reviews - 9] (2714 words)

65. Preparations by Gillypod [Reviews - 8] (2893 words)

66. A torturous night by Gillypod [Reviews - 10] (3342 words)

67. Heaven and Hell by Gillypod [Reviews - 11] (3526 words)

68. Wedding Bells and Death Knells by Gillypod [Reviews - 9] (2769 words)

69. Ashes to Ashes by Gillypod [Reviews - 16] (1247 words)

70. Coming Home by Gillypod [Reviews - 17] (2770 words)

71. Changes by Gillypod [Reviews - 11] (2681 words)

72. Places to go by Gillypod [Reviews - 12] (3041 words)

73. Daddy's Love by Gillypod [Reviews - 6] (2359 words)
To all the readers who voted for this story at Sunny D, I give a special thank you. I cried when I saw the mail as this is my first fic and I did not think it would win anything - I love you all

74. Helpless by Gillypod [Reviews - 10] (4344 words)

75. A Change of Plan by Gillypod [Reviews - 12] (2455 words)

76. News from London by Gillypod [Reviews - 11] (4882 words)

77. Remembering the Past by Gillypod [Reviews - 18] (5568 words)

78. Free at Last by Gillypod [Reviews - 12] (9203 words)

79. Epilogue by Gillypod [Reviews - 39] (2432 words)