Very touching. I was crying when they said goodbye, it was so bittersweet and heartwrenching. And I was right about that Buffy would be blessed with a child... Good that Harmony might be alive and sweet of Buffy to give Faith the amber.

Author's Response: I cried when I wrote it as well...more soon

Yeah, I know he must return, his mother will be proud of him :) Maybe he'll return sooner than he thinks...
Now I've got three more chapters to read, seems like you've been writing both day and night :) / Ariadne

Author's Response: the muse wants this one written...thanks for reviewing each chapter

I'm lovin' each and every chapter. I really hope William and Buffy gets back together soon. I also can't wait to see how William's family deal with him, now that he has changed so much.

Author's Response: i can't promise soon, that's up to the muse, and it will stay in perioid

The journey wasn't boring for William. Taking the opportunity and learn will do him good in the future (what he has learned).
*sniff* Bittersweet to have to say good bye again. Loved Buffy's gift and her message to William.
Thank you for updating so often.

Author's Response: oh yes, every detail is important:) more soon

God, I felt so bad for William after he read the letter. And to think Buffy explained her devotion to him in such a way though she'll never see him again - definitely a tear jerker. I'm very curious to see how he interacts with his family once he's back. He's grown so much as a person and muscle as well... something tels me he won't be pushed around any longer and his brothers will be surprised when he pushes back if it comes to it. Beautiful chapter darling. I simply can't wait for the next.

Author's Response: things should be interesting now.. hope you enjoy the rest

Buffy's letter was beautiful, I'm literally wiping away tears as I'm writing this. Thank you so much for updating so quickly, all the tearjerking angst in ripping my heart in two. Wonderful chapter!
~ Happy Valentine's Day!

Author's Response: i did put a tissue warning up :) more as soon as RL allows

*wipes tears from eyes* Buffy and William's parting was so beautifully bittersweet. *reaches for a kleenex* I'm happy about the child their love created though. *sniff* Can't wait to see where you take things from here. Great chapter!

Author's Response: many thanks for the review...more soon

Well, really something about spilling Tara's blood. Kind of funny but well, it's like frat boy humour. Great that Harmony might be ok. Really sad about Buffy and William. I can't wait to see how William will be received back home.

Author's Response: William has to go...and the reception is on its way. more soon

SO glad to see a new update from you, even if it's bittersweet.
Nyah-nyah-na-nyah-na! Yep, I was right after all. But something tells me that child's father will find his way back to his new family come hell or high water.
I sort of expected William to offer his cut (of the fine for his eye scarring that Connor offered him/asked him if he wanted?) to go towards Tara's dowery or ransom/so she wouldn't be sold (as IF). Glad, at any rate, that she'll be taken care of, and frankly, am surprised that Connor hadn't "taken care of" her already!
I realized it as soon as I saw it that I knew that about the Amber---I have enough of the stuff to deck out in it (now if I just had some good Whitby Jet to go w/it!) but had forgotten it. I knew it had properties attributed to it.
I half expect William to get back to Wessex to find that his mother is dead, if not his fool brothers too (he can't be THAT fortunate, can he?)...surely there is some campaign they can go fight & get killed in? LOL.
About the weight of the brooches---I didn't realize they were as heavy as that. Modern repos that I've seen have rarely been as large as perhaps should be, and certainly not that heavy (and certainly rarely silver either, sometimes rarely even pewter), Was that a standard size/wt?
Please, keep those fingers tapping the keys, sweetie--I'm hooked.
~~K.~~
~~fyreburned~~

Author's Response: my tortoise broaches are solid silver adn that weight. I carry a fortune about my body and neck:) they are lovely though, a birthing gift after my son was born, glad you enjoyed. more soon

Wow, I left a review just today for the previous chapter and whined about getting another one and POOF.... my wish was granted - giggles. No worries, I won't continue to whine, lol. Connor is Mr. Slicky boy, figuring a way around everything to make it legitmate. Good for him and for W/T as well. Erik's jabs towards him and about saxon women al over the norsemen were hysterical.

It was so very sad to see William leave, but I expected this all along ,as well as Buffy being pregnant and keeping the knowledge from him. Now I can't wait to see how you'll weave the web to bring them back together. It's fantastic angst, I'm enjoying it. And I'll flog anyone that flames you - ok? Bravo my dear, and now the plot thickens.

Author's Response: there was a letter of complaint written by a Saxon priest to the bishop stating that the Viking were coming into town, with silver in their pockets, their bodies washed, their hair combed, their beards trimmed and they were stealing away the fair flower of womanhood. glad you enjoyed. more soon and thanks for the review

When I read about what was served for the meal, I had to look twice at the dumpling – I thought it read cootie dumpling, HAHAHHAHA. And mmmmmmm, a little growly William feeling possessive, me like. How awful about Tara’s father – jerk – but in the end I think she’ll be much better off. And hey, a threesome a few months out of the year – not too shabby, those kinky little Norseman, lol – just kidding. I took in all in historical context of course, but I’ve a twisted mind at work as well. I liked this line in particular: The only difference was that here, when he added anything, it was listened to. It spoke volumes for me. As for Buffy, at first I thought uh-oh – she’s going to become pregnant on purpose, but then again, she never expects to see him again, so maybe it’s her way of having a little piece of him with her forever to remind her of her true love for him? Sighs, I need another update, like sooooon, *whines*. Brilliant chapter sweety, loved it.



Author's Response: yes, a little piece of him, and someone to love, glad you enjoyed. cLootie dumpling is lovely , adn as for the threesome:)

Ah, poor Tara, her father wanted her dead. But even though it's hard to hear that, I guess it worked out for the best. Poor William and Buffy.

Author's Response: thanks for the review, and yes, here comes the angst...

OMG OMG OMG!!!!! Woman you pack a lot into a chapter!!! My heart was dropping and then lifting and then dropping ugh! I'm sea sick! So Buffy is letting Freya decide about children... Freya better say a resounding YES! And Tara hopefully gets to stay, but William...gah, my eyes are misty. Oh update soon, I gotta know!

Author's Response: more as soon as work allows. the muse knows what she's doing... sorry about the seasickness:)