Wow that was amazing! Best chapter so far!

Author's Response: Thank you so much!

Wow. That was a great, very intense chapter. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Spikes revelation the moment he realized that for probably the first time, somebody stopped being afraid when he showed up, instead felt safe, trusted him... "Somethin’ not to hurt. Somethin’ to hold. Somethin’ precious to keep.” What a revelation for a killer. And that's what he is, and I think you bring out the conflict of that really amazingly. Yes, he WANTS to kill, he's a vampire, you can't just go 'Oh, hell, I'll drink pigs blood instead.' If you'd ever be able to go against your nature it would be a long, difficult process. Like it was for Spike in BtVS. I love how you write him, total honest about it. He doesn't understand it - not yet? And Buffy... falling in love anyway!? Holy f***ing shit! That's what tragic lovestorys are made of. So take your time to let the characters develope - even so I CAN'T wait to see how it's going on!!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the sweet parts of their talk during the chapter. I sort of felt that they sort of got overshadowed by the ending. Yes, Spike is still very much a vampire who wants to kill. He can't just stop like that because Buffy wants him to. (In fact, I've got a very twisted conversation about love and what it means in a future chapter.) He's falling for Buffy, but that doesn't mean he just stops being what he is. And yes, Buffy knows exactly what he is, and she never meant to get this involved again, but it's happened. And now they both have to deal with it. Though I hope it won't be a tragic love story, when it ends. Thank you so much for reviewing!

Depressing chapter, but I love how you did it, that you made their issues bigger than them and something that is not going to be eaisly resolvable. Much as I love the Spuffy some authors make it too easy to be together and to many authors just agree that Spike could give up the killing without a problem.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it! I was nervous about this chapter at first, because the killing thing hasn't been brought up for a while, and I was worried people would want it all to be easy. But Spike hasn't gone soft, and he still thinks about killing, even if he's not doing it right now. Thanks for reviewing!

oh my god!!! u are such a great writer. i was hanging on to every single word you wrote.

great chapter

Author's Response: Thank you for the compliments! I'm glad you enjoyed!

Love the honesty between them .. so lovely but so painful.. He could have easily lied about his desire to kill someone for their blood.. Can't see how she could let it go farther than this...

Have a feeling Angelus is around the corner..



Author's Response: Angelus coming up soon-ish, but not exactly right around the corner. And yes, Spike and Buffy have a long way to go. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for reviewing!

Beautiful. I love the quietness of this chapter.

Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad you liked it!

Wow. It just keeps getting hotter and hotter each time. The biting scenes have been amazing. Lots of sensuality and tension without being blatantly sexual. I just caught up with the story and I am absolutely loving it. The plot is great; very original. You have captured their voices perfectly. I do love a Spike who unapologetically loves being a vamp. But with that sensitive, vulnerable side that peeks out now and then. You are also doing a great job weaving in the other characters in ways that are new and yet fit with canon.

Can't wait for more.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the story so much! And thank you for the compliments on the bite scenes! Sensual now, though they will slowly be getting more sexual. And I'm glad you like the plot and the way I've worked bits of canon in. And if you love a Spike who loves being a vamp, but also likes Buffy, you should love the next chapter! Thanks for reviewing!

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A very moving chapter. His very need to assure her of his intentions, that he wouldn't hurt her, of his in some respects worship of her is more than just physical but psychological as well. Phenom! Congrats on award, great writing. Thanks for one shot, we needed that.

Author's Response: Thanks for the congrats! I'm glad you liked the chapter so much! And glad you enjoyed the one shot. Thanks for reviewing!

OH I loved it.

Author's Response: Thank you!

Love how their relationship is taking on a more romantic feel. More please soon.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying!

And the UST just keeps building - so delicious. He was tender with her and I loved that he said never be afraid of me - sighs. Oh I can't wait for another update. I know its two steps forward and one back, but hopefully one of them will take a leap eventually, giggles. Fab chapter darling, so tender and sweet and erotic all at the same time. Bravo.

Author's Response: Well, someone will be taking a leap next chapter, but unfortunately reality will also rear it's ugly head. No flying leaps for a while, I'm afraid. :) And everyone seems to love the 'never be afraid of me' line, so thank you! And yay, because it comes up in the next chapter as well. Glad you're enjoying, and thanks for reviewing!

I LOVE THIS STORY! That's all. LOVE it. They're drifting closer together by the chapter and it's all so natural.

You're gifted, and the awards were well deserved!

*hugs*

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you're enjoying it so much!