I don't really find the past chaps confusing, more I find the need to pay greater attention than the common tale as you are writing this in what I deem a "regency" type turn of phrase. You are writing in a time period where people were more eloquent in their speech if educated and/or somewhat different in their structure of the English language. I find it wonderful to read and have faith that all will merge together satisfactorily as the tale moves on.

I LOVE how you have (either knowingly or unknowingly) written lines or present scenarios that could be construed as showing Lord Denver in an almost vampiric light.... his lack of reflection in the marble....as red as the blood of a virgin....).

I am looking forward to Lord Denver exercising his "rights" over the future Mrs. Liam eventhough you have warned it will be noncon! I appreciate that you are not willing to sacrafice the plot over the possibility of some people reading and then flaming eventhough they have been warned repeatedly!

Keep up the excellent work with this tale and write it YOUR WAY! It's your tale, you are just letting us borrow the entertainment value of it! Thank you for that.

Excellent read and I look forward to more!

Author's Response: I read this review over and it made me blush. Thank you for your very kind words. With the whole vampire allusion thing... I can't help it. That aspect of the character in canon was so emphasized that I can't ignore it. In this FF it works well in terms of metaphors but that's boring and stuff so I won't go there. Im really glad that someone picked up on it though. The whole taking of Buffy shall hopefully not be too traumatic for everyone. Im going to get a couple of perspectives on it so I don't end up on fire. Thank you for supporting the non con aspect. I've read reviews with other FFs where the material was so obviously non con and still people thought it was acceptable to flame... Thank you so much for reviewing. Hope you like the new chappie.

Yes, let's beat Liam! lol

Author's Response: Not yet but eventually all good things shall come to pass. Your review made me smile. Thank you for commenting. Blood of My Blood is a really wonderful story.

Ah.. William was there to take over from Butler. Seems as if he knew Doyle's story or guessed very good.
First meeting... William did loathe Buffy because of her status, her appearance (the dirt and smell). I wonder how this will change (but we read that, I know).
I guess we'll get to know soon if William knows who Liam is. Doyle, his girl killed herself if I read it correctly. Not sure if it was because of the 'right of the first night' or how Butler got his fingers on Doyle's girl. ~ Till next chapter.

Author's Response: Doyle's case was not unheard of, particularly when securing the loyalty of the local people was necessary. Doyle's wife could not live with the shame of being taken by Butler. Her sense of modesty was such that for another man to touch her was unacceptable. Her shame fueled her eventual suicide. I hope that you enjoy the next chappie. Thanks for reviewing.

I like the story so far.

Author's Response: Im glad. Hopefully chapter five isn't too horrible.

Wonderful chapter honey and I appreciate the shout out even though I was harsh in my last review. Thank you. This was certainly back on track and everything I hoped it would be. It flowed seemlessly from the last chapter, picking up where that one had left off, then bringing us around to the scene everyone had been holding their breath over.





You have clarified your characters, given them more life (not that they needed it) and most of all, motive for their actions and emotions, and set the scene at the castle where William is now Lord and Doyle is his top in command. We now know who Doyle is and why Doyle is so bitter and we see how he factors in to the whole story. It wasn't the British who wronged him. Was his own Lord.



Your words as always are brilliant in description and take us there. I can see the dark rich sod, the crushed flowers, the dampness of the horses flanks, William's clothing as it billowed about him riding free, and I felt that the fact that you made Buffy a bit undesireable, ie: she smelled as any peasant would back then was a brilliant touch. Spike's reaction was purely typical for one of his stature. he saw her flaws and was not instantly taken by her beauty. Though there was a hint of his magnatism, his raw sexuality and his cruelty in his words over what he could do if he chose. I liked this fact. The entire scene was very well written and portrayed. Not overly heavy with sexual inuendos on his part, no immediate attraction.



Buffy for her part did well. I thought you handled her reaction perfectly. Don't let anyone tell you that this Buffy doesn't have enough spunk or fire. A maiden in that predicament would not have spoken out. She would have been terrified and held her tongue, envisioning all that could happen, blaming herself, and wondering what her fate would be. Perhaps she has fire, but we did not see it because it wasn't proper for the scene. She would have been meek and bowed at William's feet. She is no fool and knows a lord when she sees one. She is also very used to physical punishment. Something William picked up on immediately. One can't be a spitfire and be afraid because she has been beaten all her life at the same time. Good balance here.



Then we have Liam. What a groveling piece of crap he is. First he offers up Buffy then almost as an after thought, himself for yes, he, as a man in her life, is the one responsible for her like it or not in those times. It's clear he is a coward and wishes to beat her sensless then drag her to the castle and spare himself any pain but of course he must offer himself as well groveling oof that he is.



Once again, I applaud you for this chapter. It was seamless and enthralling and well written. Your creativity is wonderful hun. Bravo on a job well done.


Author's Response: Im sorry that I haven't replied to your review. The last time I tried, when I went to submit so much time had elapsed that I was automatically logged out. I don't think that your last review was harsh. It was simply honest. Which is perfectly fine. I appreciate you being direct and it really does help with my writing. I won't be trying such a shift again, at least not with forewarning. Im glad that this chapter was evocative. I really feel like the physical landscape of Ireland shapes the type of story or action and plus its got this lame metaphor twisted into it. Im eager to see your reaction to chapter five. I don't know how realistic it was or whether it seemed rushed. Im going to start on the rape scene this week., if only because it'll take a couple of drafts in order to shape it. I'll send you an email version of it probably on Saturday. I really dislike the idea of William being a swooning character. If only because in canon he didn't fall like a rock from the cliff. There was so much procrastination. Plus there's the very real aspect of Buffy. She's a peasant, she's going to have to smell gross. Coming from his background all William can see is their differences. He doesn't know her character enough to be more intrigued. Hopefully I pulled that off. I haven't had any complaints about Buffy's behaviour so far but that may change after my newest posting. And yes Liam is pathetic, slimy and just all over irritating. Im trying to make him rounded but its not really happening. I have Spuffy coloured glasses. He just doesn't fit in all that well. Thank you so much for reviewing and sorry again about the very late reply.

brillliant, looking forward to the next update, You have captured the two characters very well, within their stations in life. looking forward to seeing what happens with Doyle.


Author's Response: Hey, I'm sorry I haven't replied to your email yet. Full enlistment of your services would be wonderful, needed and begged for. Doyle's role shall expand... I can't help it. Thank you for reviewing.

Back on track, definitely. Fabulous chapter, can't wait to see more! William is quite the bastard, I can imagine how much it would hurt to be punched in the face/jaw if that was what he was intending. Interesting the Liam would come to her rescue (sort of, even though he obviously doesn't have a problem with bashing her later) Really interested in where you're heading. Thanks for a great update :)

Author's Response: I want William to be realistic... Plus I have a thing for the reformed bad boy which will slowly come about. Plot is evolving in my head and on paper though I DO have a direction. THank you for the lovely review.

Wow...didn't expect that to happen. Update soon please!

Author's Response: Hey, I'll be updating on the weekend, most likely Sunday. I'm glad that you were surprised. I hope it remains interesting. Thanks for reviewing.