Thank you for the update!  So glad your back writing again.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for the welcome back, and for wanting to read it still! I really appreciate it!

Look for an update really soon. =)

I'm sorry life has been so difficult for you this past year, hope it's better now. This has been a story I have so enjoyed reading, though it drives me crazy at the same time! This last chapter is scary as hell, are you sure there's a happy ending in here somewhere? Doesn't look too promising, with the wolves intent on destoying all the Cullens. How are they going to escape this? I'll wait breathlessly for your update!

Author's Response:

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! for both reading and reviewing so much. I am in awe and am just so grateful that you took the time to let me know your feelings on the chapters. I was impressed with the fact that you picked up on some of the more subtle details of the chapters. Everything was insightful, and it's fun for me to see it through someone elses eyes again.

I can appreciate the fact that there are so many like you that are frustrated with these two! Big dumbies! I totally want them to hook up, too, and it is definitely in the cards. But as I see it, in those six months, Bella lived this whole other life without him, and Edward has a lifetime of regret and a butt-ton of insecurities to catch up to. Also, i like STRONG Bella, and she is, but she's also just a girl with normal girl-insecurities, too. But they'll get it, soon enough, because they are going to have to grow up. Really fast, in fact.

This last chapter had so many reviewers saying how worried they were, but I PROMISE, it doesn't end here. This is an essential stepping stone-definitely a need for later on.  I'm not saying that it's ALWAYS going to be pretty, but those two have a lot more to do before I close it up. 

But thank you again, for your words of encouragement and great insight into the chapters. I can't tell you how much it means!

I was starting to be mildly encouraged by the two of them getting back to holding hands, at least. Seriously, I was hoping that things might be back to normal for Bella and Edward. Being in the meadow again was good for them, but now, I'm scared. Why has Esme sent this message, what is the threat?

That day in the meadow was nearly perfect, right up until Alice called. Damn! Fate must hate Edward, no wonder he is so depressed. The if only's are killing me! The frustration is bugging the hell out of me. Poor blind Edward, now he knows and still he doesn't know!

Bella and Edward need to leave there for a while. To get away from the wolves and to be alone together. She makes him better. Bless the whole speach she gave to Rose.  It is so true.. you did good!

I can't believe that Edward could explain the mate bond without realizing how it now applies to him and Bella. Talk about a blockhead! The reading session and going through the albums were good for them being together but still haven't kick-started Edward's brain, Good lord, man, get a clue!

You call yourself a geek, but I think reasearch is such great foundation for stories. It's bones you put flesh and skin on to build people to inhabit the world you imagine into life. I think Carlisle is disappointed that Edward can't, or won't, see what's right in front of him. I'm sure Alice knows, and probably Jasper, maybe even Esme. He may be the only one who's unaware of his true feelings, and Bella's.

Her secret?  I think something has happened to her and her father desperately wanted her to socialize with kids and forget whatever has hurt her in the past.

I mean really folks , it was change her or let her die.  Did they all want him to let her die??

Rose had Carlisle save Emmett, so how is this different?  Oh it is because of who wanted it.

Perhaps Edward, Jasper and Alice should leave for a while with Bella  Then as she gets better Jasper and Alice come back.

hmm

 

Your husband is correct, the hunt was a sensual thing, the way you described it. Edward was pretty taken with the  way Bella did it, especially her grace and perfection . Several times I thought they both wanted to say something and didn't. Too bad, communication is going to be key here, I can tell. Shame on Edward, in fact, for telling Bella he didn't know if he was still alone. He knows damn good and well he is hers now.

I'm hopeless at calculations like that, I only guess thechange started some time Saturday night. Bella is an amazing newborn, but then, we all knew that. Poor Jasper, he still can't understand how Bella can be this controlled right after waking up. It still hasn't dawned on Edward what this pull is between him and Bella. Big dummy! Just kidding.

I'm guessing the reason Edward doesn't recognize  his feelings for what they are, is that he's not felt that kind of love before. I hope it dawns on him sooner rather than later, but knowing Edward, he'll fight it. Carlisle and Esme immediately saw the signifigance, but his siblings are a mixed bag. I think it's hypocritical of them  to castigate him, when he's always been there for them. At least Alice is for him.