So sad that its over it was a great story...I look forward to your next one

Great job

Wow, what an ending.... Aro actually feeling bad about representing those horrible people.  Loved it.  Can't wait to read your next story.

I read this story in 16 hours. I'm absolutely in love with it. When I saw the words, 'the end' i cried. I cried like i never have before (lie, but i cried pretty hard). I love this story. Will there be an epilogue?

Yay! Congrats on finishing such an amazing story! I can't wait to see the next.

This was a great ending.  It was fitting.  Edward and Bella have each other and their friends.  They have healed, they have forgiven, they have received justice and retribution and now they move forward. 

Looking forward to your next story!

Fantastic story. Thanks. I appreciate your sensitive handling of sexual assault. Sometimes the word 'survivor' may have been more fitting than 'victim' though. Well done with your story and for being very true in your characters' personalities.

Waiting for the jury to finally make a decision must have been nerve racking for them.  I know it was for me just waiting for the next chapter to find out what will happen.  To have to wait all day to have it extend into the following day the tension, fear, worry, etc... all the parties feeling.  From all the family and friends, to the victims, and even the attorneys.  I guessed Rose was pregnant when Emmett kept talking about whatever my baby wants  my baby gets (Pizza.)  It was obvious.  Surprised Edward and Charlie being such smart men couldn't figure that out.  The biggest surprise was Aro.  Edward did notice the remorse the last day of trial with his closing remarks outlandish theories of alternate occurrences.  But for Aro to call Edward to talk to him.  I really thought it was a set up.  Couldn't figure why he would want to meet in secret.  Only to find out that he was appalled, disgusted, remorseful, and even guilty for having defended such an animal.  And to find out that James learned the actions by his father because women don't know what they want so you have to show them and take charge.  At least that was the way I interpretted it based on the testimony of the women.  A man that pleading doesn't even affect is a sick bastard indeed.  I was glad that Charlie went with Edward and that Ted/Cynthia insisted on having additional guards in place in case of trouble.  I can understand why Aro refused to defend Connor.  He had his hands into everything illegal to have his son acquitted.  Connor thought with all his money and power no one would ever touch him or his family.  He could outsmart them by threatening jurors, witnesses, etc...  No one would convict because they were above the law.  With their money and power they owned the law.  Glad they were all taken down a major peg (crash downfall to the basement.)  What I didn't understand was why Maggie's charges were not guilty?  I know her boyfriend and father won't believe it.  They know James was guilty.  Even the jury foreman knew those first two charges should have been guilty and not (not guilty).  Charlotte and Bella's charges James was guilty on all of them.  James having the gall to stand up in court and claim his innocence was doing nothing but proving his guilt and his arrogance.  The plan of Edward and Charlie (mostly) of having Aro get all the names, places, dates of James's interaction with women was a brainstorm.  That way the court has the names of other victims to add to him.  Possibly have the victims contacted or maybe even offered help in their local areas.  Since the letter was sent unknown with all the information, no mistrial could be determined.  Jasper was the only one who kept his cool during the waiting period, where everyone else had doubts of James being convicted.  The very end Bella and Edward having their engagement party.  Everyone beginning to heal even more and making strides for their new lives together.  Even Charlie and Elizabeth dating and dancing.  Absolutely adorable.  Glad James is in for life in prison.  How long was Connor convicted of and sentenced?  Bella and Edward have come so far from the broken defeated people they were in the beginning to the happy couple alive and excited about living their lives together forever.  Both saved the other by pulling them out of their comfort zone, their protective shells, to strive to be the best they could be, function to their fullest capacity, to allow them to be happy, forgive themselves for their mistakes, understand that some things happen without any blame associated with them.  To again face the world, enjoy their friends, new things, and embrace their love for one other to the fullest.

Congratulations on your finished story! It was absolutely brilliant and I have loved every single chapter and update! I look forward to reading your next project, and I'm sure it will be just as well written as this was! :]

Really good story, I enjoyed reading it. 

Congrats on finishing! I really enjoyed reading and I hope that your future ventures have the same strong characterizations in them. It's truly the main reason why I enjoyed this so much.

Wonderful!  Love it!  Great story!

Thanks so much for the great new chapter! I can't believe it is over! I have enjoyed it so much!

I found this hard to believe: "Charlie, Jasper, and Liam begin a rock-paper-scissors battle. Maggie is the unofficial judge." ---- That just doesn't sound like something those guys would do! They must have really been bored!

I kept trying to figure out what Jazz was so certain about. He repeatedly said all would be fine, but how did he know? I thought at one point that he planned to kill James so that the "problem" with him was eliminated! I worried about what would happen to him if he did that, though.

I have waited a long while for the verdict! I am not sure why Maggie's charges were not upheld, but at least the others were! James's conviction was the least that jury could do! You just had to give us some more drama, didn't you? When The Good Guys started thinking that James may be found not guilty, I was worried! That attempted murder conviction was my "Favorite" part. Thanks for the conviction!

It was hard for me to understand and believe that James really thought he was not doing something wrong! I hate to think that there are people out there that really believe that! None of us are safe!!

It was kind of weird for Aro to "confess" like that, too. I would never have thought that he would feel any remorse and regret. But I am glad that he is now "redeemed."

I am glad that Bella and Edward each realize how very important the other one is in their lives: "Because of you I didn't turn to stone. I thank God everyday that you found me." "I thank God that you found me. I love you, Bella. I'll love you forever."

I had hoped to see Carlisle again. Oh, well.

This is an excellent chapter. Keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing what you write next!