mscope waves to limona whilst jumping up and down - I'm here!  Reading anything you write! 

I love the changes we are seeing in Edward.  Bella is really under his skin now and I do not believe he will ever be able to let her go!  Love that she trusts him so intensely and he is there for her.

And Bella.  Cheez Louise.  I still don't now how you are ever going to get her out of this, witness protection or not.  Naturally I have every faith in you to do so.  The suspense is one of the things that I enjoy so much about this story.

Welcome back limona!

Sandra

Author's Response:

Sandra-- thanks so much for being a longtime follower. I really appreciate your support!

So happy to see this story updated.  It was so good to find out that Edward was able to go to Portland with Bella.  They are so much better together than alone.  I am worried about what will happen when Bella testifies.  Wonderful lemony sweetness at the end.  Now I have to go find your smutmonday update too. 

I am thoroughly enjoying this story was felt like I had receieved an early christmas present when I received notification that you had updated. =)

I have enjoyed the slow build between Edward and Bella. I think the dynamic has been very well developed and I'm excited to see where the rest of it goes.

~Lisa

I was SO excited to see the update! I loved this chapter. I laughed so hard at Edward turning everything Bella said into something dirty. And I loved that he just had to be with her in Portland. 

Of course the end of the chapter was amazing. All the sexual tension built up between the two of them, it was bound to happen sooner or later! I'm just glad it happened! 

Loved the chapter!

Author's Response:

Lola, thanks so much for your longtime support, I really appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter :)

Oh, it's so perfect!!! I waited patiently for your next chapter, and here it is, more perfect than I ever imagined. Are they really "together" now, or will they wake up next morning and still be just friends? I keep hoping that they will realize that they don't want to be just friends, and get engaged for real. Can't wait!!! Keep up the good work, honey :-)

Woooo Hooo an update!!!!

I am still reading! 

Wow- it has been ages! But I was ecstatic when I saw the update. The coming weeks sound like they could be pretty hair raising now that the Volturi know she's alive. Can't wait for more.

I loved this chapter!  I knew you were busy, so didn't want to pester you to update, but was so thrilled when I heard an update was on its way.  You certainly didn't disappoint!

I love how you give us just a little bit more information on what was happening when Bella worked for the Volturi.  I get the feeling Jenks ended up dead, and she is testifying as to who killed him?  Her description of how they looked during her deposition was frightening.  I could sense her terror.  Especially since they now know she is alive.  I expect them to come looking for her.

When Alice came to stay, and they moved into the same room, I wondered how long they could last!  Apparently, not very long at all.  They have certainly grown to love each other, even if they can't admit it to themselves, much less the other.  I hope they do grow to be able to do that.

Only 8 or 9 more?  Sad.  I have loved this story.

Author's Response:

Babette, thank you so much for your long-time support, I appreciate it so much. As for Jenks... I wouldn't count on him being dead.

Thank you for reading!

Oh, limona!!! I was so glad to see the update notice for this in my inbox this morning. This is one of my absolute favourite stories. The story is intriguing, the romance is a nice slow build, and the writing is spectacular.

You, my dear, have been greatly missed. :)

Author's Response:

Ginny! Thanks so much for your long-standing support. It means a lot to me. And thank you for the welcome back!

I am still here reading, I love this story!!!!!

My only problem is it ended too soon lol. I needed more!

 

Trust me, we'll ALL be reading every chapter you post!  I saw some of the Twilighted authors twittering last night that you had posted and the fanfiction world went crazy.  We all love this story, and are thrilled beyond words that life and work have left you some time to get back to it.

 

This was a wonderful chapter, and of course we've all been holding our breaths to see Edward melt a little more.  You didn't disappoint!!

I'm still reading, I love this story!