D.A.M.N. - why oh why did this chapter have to hit after my husband left for work? Seriously hot! I was so convinced that Edward wasn't going to be able to hold off. Boy has restraint. Bella is a greater woman than I am. My husband doesn't have to do half of what Edward did to get me to jump him. Pity for me (and him) that he just started his twelve hour shift as this chapter has left me twitchy. Grrr.

"Tell me not to, Bella.  Tell me we should wait.  Make me believe it.  Because...."

Great line. His need was so tangible that I could feel his warring desires between just wanting to take her to slake his lust and wanting to wait and make it perfect as husband and wife. Come on Edward - take her. I promise we won't think less of you. *snicker* I'm just kidding... (sorta)

"I knew we would have our happy ending, Bella," he said simply.

I found this line especially interesting as I've always felt that Edward hoped for a happy ending but never actually believed it could happen. I think this stems mostly from the fact that Edward views himself as a monster that doesn't deserve Bella. What you've illustrated so well in your writing is Edward realizing that he isn't a monster; and not just realizing but truly believing. His family, Carlisle especially, never felt Edward had lost his humanity but Edward truly believed the worst of himself. By loving Bella, he finally allowed himself the chance to feel differently, to see life in a softer light, to even be vunerable. For a being as indestructible and unchanging as Edward - that line was such a poignant moment. Loved it!

Look forward to more.

 

 

Author's Response:

cf--I loved your review so much!  I'm glad you made note of those two lines--there are both favorites of mine.  So glad you're enjoying!

OMG!  That was...that was....HOTTT!  This story is so good for some many different reasons, I don't even know where to start!  It's just de-li-cious!  :o)  I am gonna head over to the boards and spread the love!

Seriously, you write my favorite lemons out of any fanfic. And now I need to go find my husband... sorry if that was TMI :-)

WOW! Just wow --- love this story!

This chapter left me wanting more of....um....you know.  LOL!!!  Love it.  Perfect picnic, perfect weekend.  Them on the balcony just about did me in.  

Methinks you were right.   I liked this.  I liked this a lot.  Hell, I freaking loved it.  The fact that he WOKE HER UP to taste her???  He's learning to trust himself and I love it.  The symphony surprise was absolutely phenomenal.  And over the railing, oh my lord in heaven, I needed a moment after that.  So, so freaking hot.

Ok here's my issue with reviewing this story: Every time I read a new chapter my brain turns into mush. And I can't think straight. Guhhh...

 

Hottest chapter yet.  Am now going to have a cold shower.....

Holy crap! That was so hot, I need to take a cold shower. I loved the part about how Edward always knew they'd have their happy ending. A great chapter, as always :)

That was seriously hot.

Again, you need a warning label! LOL!

"DO NOT READ WHILE IN PUBLIC, WILL CAUSE TEMPORARY BRAIN MALFUNCTION!"

*shakes head laughing*

Ooooo and by the by, click on my profile and you'll find my fic, the Princess Bride - Twilight Edition is now up.

Bravo!   Another creative and oh-so-rewarding(!) chapter.  I hope you can find ways to keep The List going for a long time, and then beyond the fated wedding night.  Please do!

Beyond your obvious talent as a writer, you are able to take these characters - who are so real and alive to so many of us - and flesh out their (and our) fantasies.

Thank you!

Finally some more of the story. It feels like I've been waiting FOREVER!!!! YAY Number 12 was accomplished!!!!! And almost 23!!!! Okay so I'm so happy theres a new chapter but as soon as I've finished writing this I'm gonna be all upset cause there isn't more :( But this chapter ROCKED :)