Ooh. Gotta say, I loved the way you did this chapter. I think you did real well writing the bitter Bella. Can't wait for the next chapterrrrr!

Author's Response:

Thank you.  It was a challenge, and I'm happy you think I pulled it off. 

" My lips quivered up into a desperate grimace, I was shivering both from the cold and fried nerves, my face was tear-stained, and my back hunched slightly.  I looked deranged.  In fact, if the mechanic tossed a bucket of water on me, I might pull a Wicked Witch of the West and cackle senselessly before melting into a puddle of insanity."  -- I love this description!  The image forced itself into my head and made me chuckled darkly .....

All-in-all, a great chapter! Can't wait for the next installment!

Author's Response:

The Wicked Witch's demise is always hilarious, IMHO.  Glad you liked it.

Oh my goodness. I love this story! Its dark, but with some light parts, and some laugh out loud parts, and some parts where I want to cry, everything. Its perfect!

I love this Bella (more then the 'real' Bella), because shes not just a love sick girl! In part she is, but she is so much more in this story. And I like this Alice. I love energetic Alice, but I agree with what you said before, about her being so much more as well. I do want to see more Cullen family, but I understand that takes time (and by the look of things, we will see them [again] soon).

I love tons of parts of this story. Like the party. Drunk Bella is fun! Her and Edwards conversation was great! And I LOVED how she reacted when she found out that Edward was watching her sleep! Its how she shouldve reacted! I mean, its CREEPY! Even if you do love them! I almost got up and danced around yelling FINALLY when I read that part! Thank you!!! 

Also, good job with the whole Jacob mess. When I first read the summary I was a bit apprehensive, because it couldve been dealt with totally different, and in a totally non-Bella way. Because she puts others before herself, and she does love Jake, so she would do whatever she could to not hurt him. But you did it perfectly I thought. Although, I was wondering for a bit if they wouldve kept drifting apart (like they were here) and then he turned into a werewolf, and imprinted on someone else. But I do like the way you did it here. More drama and angst! (though I do love fluff!)

Im just really enjoying the story, and hope you update soon! Great job so far!
-D.C.

Author's Response:

I really love writing the other Cullens and they will make more appearances later, I promise.  Also fun to write:  Drunk Bella (though she will not reappear in IVO).  Thanks for the review!

Dear Lord.. I started this story yesterday, and have neglected everything pretty much to read it.. I *heart* this story, I truly do.  You have a way of sucking me in to where I can't focus on anything but what will happen next.  I LOVE what you did with the charecters.. LOVE IT! 

Author's Response:

Thank you!  This story *hearts* you, too ;)

oh, and I forgot to mention in my previous review...

ABSOLUTELY LOVED EDWARD FINALLY PUTTING THE HURT ON JACOB!!

Between SM's books and fanfiction, it gets really irritating that Edward always seems to turn the other cheek and let Jacob get away with shit.... and hot DAMN!! It is such a turn-on for Edward to let some of his predatory nature take over and act dominant and possessive... as well as protective, but not in a coddling way,...more in a hot, commanding I'm turning into a puddle way!

Best scene in the story!!! Keep it coming :)

Author's Response:

Violent Edward does have a certain hotness about him, I agree.  Thanks, Dr. Jones!

Holy shit I am so excited!!!  Great, great, great update!  It is so nice to read your writing again!!  Goodluck lil' lady!

Author's Response:

I don't think anyone but my Texan dentist has ever called me lil' lady...I think I kind of like it.  Thanks for the review!

I'm finally up to date.  I'm dozing off as I'm trying to read, because I had clinicals today (nursing student), and  I'm coming up  on twenty four hours awake.  I THINK  it was a good chapter, but I'll probably have to reread it tomorrow.  Update SOON.  I don't know how people wait for long periods of time between chapters! agony.  but you've got a life, I must accept it.  I'm enjoying your story a lot. thanks

Author's Response:

IVO works well to read in a haze, I find.  Or maybe I just think that b/c I write so much of it when I'm half asleep...  Anyway, thanks for reviewing and I'm thrilled you're enjoying the story :)

Holy crow! That is INTENSE!!

Brilliant... absolutely brillant and worth the wait.... but please!  Don't make use wait so long for the next!!

Author's Response:

Does the fact that I am replying to this review 2 minutes after you left it make up for my horrible update schedule?  *sigh* Probably not.  ;) How about this:  I promise to post the next chapter much sooner.  Thanks for reading and reviewing! 

Great stuff. Looking forward to next chapter.

Author's Response:

Thanks!  I'm excited about writing the next one.

Twenty six chapters in, and I have a secret to tell you. Don't tell anyone, but I uhhh.... (drops voice to a whisper) think I like your version better than the original.

I know you've mentioned something about a bar exam, but I whole heartedly believe that if that path doesn't work out for you, you'd have an amazing carreer as an author. ;)

I wanted so much for her to call him out of the shadows of the forest.  That would have been a killer end to the chapter.  Anyway, I love the direction this story took.  I love that you had her disfigured, not because i am into pain, but because it makes her imperfect and sometimes i think authors are nervous to do that.  It makes this story really interesting.  Keep it up and update really really soon!

Author's Response:

I was nervous about scarring Bella, but I wanted to explore the idea SM drilled into our heads that Jake was dangerous right after he became a wolf.  Glad you bought it!