Um, that was just....neat. *sigh* Wowie, wow, wow. Very sexy claiming. The buildup of UST and arousal to the claiming was incredibly hot. Wanted to smack Xander upside the head and kick his ass, but hopefully Anya will do that for us. Excellent imagery during the mating too. That was intense and emotional. Glad you went with tender and loving for this claiming, but you are gonna give us rough and feral eventually, right? Please? *bats eyelashes* You'd write it sooooo very well. Just keep it in mind, k? I can't wait for the explanations to start! I hope Spike doesn't get himself kicked out to the doghouse with his keeping of the secrets. Wonderful chapter again!

Damn! That was very hot! And now I can't wait for the explanation Spike's going to give Buffy about what's been happening between them and Lia. More, please!