Is this the beginning of the end for Angelus? What's Spike think about all this? And what was that look in his eyes? Was it pain for Buffy, knowing that she fell for Angelus' ploy hook line and sinker? Good update and am looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Well, Angelus will try to talk Buffy around, and he's arrogant enough to think that he'll succeed. As far as Spike's reactions, they are somewhat purposefully ambigous, you are free to provide your own interpretationsm but I am glad that you noticed. But I'll give you a peek at the next chapter (25) Buffy and Spike will meet alone again, and maybe things will begin to get clearer.

Boy, Angelus didn't even let the lust cool before he was off killing Jenny did he? Hopefully, Buffy won't fall prey to his "smooth tongue" once she meets up with him. And what of Spike, was the pain she saw flash in his eyes due to physical pain, or emotional because of what Angelus is planning for Buffy and Spike already has feelings for her that exclude Angelus and Dru forever. More please. (especially if there is dusty Angelus/Angel coming up).

Author's Response: Well, Angelus will certainly try his best with his "smooth tongue." And there are several ways to interpret Spike's reaction - all of which are valid.