Thanks for the history refresher; I love this side of the story! It makes the usual BxE soo much more interesting to have action (and historically relevant action at that).

Thank you for creating a no-bullshit Bella who will end any drama early with openness and honesty! So refreshing!

This chapter makes me cry- the way E's need for her just keeps growing.  And when he comes in the night and leaves his ring, gah!

"He looked feisty and not unlike some sort of nighttime fey" This phrase stops me every time I read this- so gorgeous! That entire paragraph is fantastic, but that, just delicious.

Author's Response:

oh wow, thank you.

i always sort of imagined edward that way; unearthly beautiful (even as a human) with that windblown hair...

 

i like that passage too. sometimes i write things and they come out right and i think "yes. finally."  ;)

I just cannot imagine having to live like that, constantly looking over your shoulder, all because you had tried to do the right thing and live your life with meaning.  I guess in a way I feel kind of like Jasper told Alice, that in principle I agree with what Edward and his brigade were fighting for, but not their methods.  Even with that said, however, I would not even go so far as to say what would be right and wrong methods in a situation like theirs, because I have not lived it and therefore I honestly do not know.  But I do have, and always have, a great admiration for people who live by their principles.  I am truly enjoying this story.  I am sorry that I am coming to the end of the story, but I am hoping that they have happiness and peace in their future. 

Author's Response:

oh, i know. it would be a rough way to live and we are truly blessed to live in relative peace. i tried to include various opinions in this story, because nothing is ever simple or painted in black and white. it is important to consider the thought processes of our main characters - and why they do what they do - but it's also important to take into consideration people like jasper and alice, who are on the boy's "side" but don't feel the same way, 100%.

 i too admire those who have principles they're willing to fight and die for. as i said in an A/N once, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter...

I just wanted to say that I am really enjoying your story.  I am American and sorry to say not really knowledgable on world history.  I am aware of the past and current conflicts in Ireland, but I have really learned a lot from reading your story here.  It makes you appreciate many of the little things in life, many of the liberties we take for granted on a daily basis.  Thanks for sharing this story!

Author's Response:

thank you so much for your insightful, kind review. :) i'm an american too, but my mom is from cork so i had abit of historical knowledge (although i learned a ton by researching this story). anyway, it's a fascinating - albeit sad - topic, and there's a lot of information out there if you look.  anyhow, i'm glad you enjoyed Volition; it was a labor of love for sure.

xoxo

rochelle

it was sad it ended but it ended right =) I really enjoyed reading their journey together... it put an insight about those times, thanks!

Author's Response:

i was sad to finish it, for sure. but it was a good feeling at the same time. thanks for all of your reviews. i love knowing what is going on in the mind of the reader...

xoxo

rochelle

ahhh! they finally married =) though I supose I expected the wedding night to be somehow sweeter, it was hot! this Edward can't hold it long haha...

a mean cliffy though... let me hurry and get to the next chappy to see what happened ;)

Author's Response:

i know, it was such a relief of sorts to finally marry these two off! (i say finally; it really wasn't that long in the grand scheme of things, but it felt like forever.) and yeah... i couldn't help myself- i love imaging edward being all hot n' horny and demanding, ha!

aaaawwww! He finally proposed! so sweet, I guess the least after all they both been through =)

Great- as usual!! Love EPOV!

Author's Response:

aw, thanks! glad you liked it. edward's a tough one to write, not going to lie ;)

how sad these kind of horrible things happened, I can't imagine living in fear like that all the time

omg! I wouldn't tought Edward was the one making the bombs! so scary, he's going deeper and deeper into that, how sad the whole sit is... =(