*sigh* Indeed Buffy managed to hurt Spike again, even if she didn't plan to do it. But it seems she is trying now, gripping Spike's hand :) And at last she told of the claiming. Look there, Giles knows what's the what with the colors! Oh I like the explanation about Aurelian Line = the royalty in the vampire world :) And that Buffy declined Giles offer to research breaking their bond. Spike's Queen Buffy, huh? ~ I'm glad I managed to read the chapter now :)

Of course the morning after would have to be all chaos and miscommunication. All the soft feelings and comfort that Buffy was going to talk about in the moring flew out the window in the face of a key wielding Giles, what fun! Buffy choosing to join Spike on the couch and grabbing his hand was a surprise, and Giles was oddly stoic about the gesture and the claim. I loved Spike's last line, "I knew you were my queen." It was romantic and sentimental, and hit a perfect William note. I loved this chapter.

Well, I always knew that. I just got into this story and I absolutely love it. It's so interesting and unique. You have a true gift with writing, Megan. Every story that I've read of yours has just been amazing. I didn't even let the creepy bunnies scare me away...lol! Great job and I can't wait for more=)