I got woefully behind on this entertaining story, and what a chapter to continue with. Spike is so nurturing and romantic, like Buffy I was lulled into believing him the perfect boyfriend. You deftly turned that notion upside down, he's also a murderous, violent predator. How is Buffy going to explain this away? It's not just a sun allergy that makes Spike different.

Hi! I got some sleep and now I'm back (don't have work today). And now I'm a little more coherent so I can tell you that I'm loving the little bits of the Buffy world you're throwing in - like Willow dating a werewolf, Giles' presence and the Harmony ref had me giggling like crazy.
I love the balance of light and dark too (not to mention HOT and sweet). Spike's nature is a problem, they're both aware of it and hoping it'll be ok. But there's some necessary trepidation, and even suspense that add to the hotness of it all.
Excellent writing!
And now there's only one more chapter before I have to wait for updates! Woe is me! :D

Love how tender he is and how it is causing the demon a bit of unrest. Gotta wonder what she will think of all that. Hope she can reconcile the roughness with him still loving her. Hope your muse is feeling better. Know I'll be here whenever that happens.

Still here for the ride!! I couldn't keep away even if I wanted to, which I don't. :)

Oh yeah! You've still got an audience! Loved this chapter! So used to Spike not killing humans once he's fallen in love with Buffy. Very interesting to see him just as vicious as before, but not so with Buffy, with the exception of the rough sex. But, the tears and him falling asleep without really making sure the tears are good or bad has me a little worried. Please update soon!

just keeps getting better!
please post the next chapter soon.

You have countered his sweetness with Buffy when he tries to convince her of her own worth, with his merciless treatment of the girl in an alley. Her blood was necessary but her life was worthless to him.

Then he returns home and the demon reasserts his claim on Buffy. She has already met this other side of Spike, but is it a part of him that, if this treatment is going to be regular, she can embrace, adapt to - or ultimately fear and reject?

Powerful chapter.

So happy to see another chapter for this story (although I loved tempt me not as well). Poor Buffy with the insecurity - hope Spike helps her with that (in a good smutty way of course).

Loved the post-feeding sex - wonder what Buffy will think of it...

I think the answer is a resounding yes, you DO still have an audience. I had a feeling this was going to happen sooner or later, Spike hurting Buffy just a little to much after he's let the demon out to play. I also have a feeling that she's going to find out about the feeding too. She doesn't seem to connect the dots, feeding with killing the people he feeds from. But Buffy's not stupid, and eventually she's going to figure it out. Totally awesome chapter, I love the way you're moving things along. Can't wait for the next update!

Still here, I've been anxiously waiting the update and you didn't disappoint. I love how you're showing Spike's struggle between man and demon. I'm looking forward to more of this story. Loved the kink at the end.

SPIKE NEEDS T CLAIM BUFFY!! i LOVE this story and am so happy that u updated. i kinda am worried about his demon and i hope that he doesnt lose control. i really hope that everything works out well and i think that he should claim her. PLEASE update as soon as u can, i CANT wait to read more. THANX

Uh-oh.....Spike's still a bit too beastly. And Buffy's still naive enough to think he isn't killing, just feeding.

Awesome story! I love the whole concept! I love your spike in this one.