You did well, I thought. It isn't necessary to get gross about killing vampires, as far as the mechanics go, a hint is fine by me. I'm very glad, however that Bella managed to conceal her abilities from the Volturi. What they don't know won't hurt her or Edward. Pretty much a case of all's well that ends well.

This is a perspective that has not been explored before, what was going through Carlisle's mind before the confrontation with the Volturi. You did a really good job of sharing his thoughts with us. There is a very good reason the family loves and respects his leadership. If this was the Middle Ages, he would be known as Carlisle the Compassionate and Wise.

Believe or don't believe, why anyone would get upset about religion, is a real mystery, to me. We would all be a lot better off, if we just subscribed to that old saying, live and let live. Sure would make for a happier world, in my opinion. As for Bella's reaction, I can certainly understand how she might see Edward as an angel. After all, how could something that beautiful be human? Right? Back I go, to read more!

It was no accident that I found this story. I'm reading Requiem for a Sheriff, and liking it so much, I looked up what else you had written. Most are in my favorites now. This  one is so good, I nagged my daughter into adding it to her list, too. (she has this thing about all human stories, but I told her she would love this) Always listen to your mom, right? I figure she should, it was she that turned me on to Twilight. I've read all four books, and seen all three movies, and own both dvd's, I'm hooked. I have to laugh at myself, sometimes, nearly seventy years old and just as wrapped up in Bella and Edward as any young girl. Age really is a state of mind. Meanwhile, back to your fascinating story.

Who knew Tanya could be a comforter? How sad the boys didn't get out alive. Kind of makes me want to choke that monster myself. Anybody who hurts kids is way worse than a vampire, in my opinion.

My, oh my! That was just a bit intense. Forgive my bad, but those creeps got what they deserved. Come to think of it, Edward almost got his reward, too, didn't he? That close and still able to pull back, I'm proud of him.

Wonderful memories of when my husband and I rode our Goldwing all over the Northwest. Boy, those were good times, and one of the best ways to see anything. Sounds as if Bella likes bike rides, too. Probably has something to do with her traveling companion.

There goes Bellas subconcious, trying to warn her of potential danger. This is getting more complex as we get deeper into the story, and I love it!

I'm getting the feeling that Edward has met another vampire, am I right? How absolutely perfect that Edward should be drawn to the stainedglass of Jesus and Lazarus.

Edward isn't going to make nice with the wolf pack, I see. They don't need to be antagonizing each other, it isn't safe for the Cullens or the wolves, to draw attention to themselves. Besides, I just want to see Bella and Edward together.

This just keeps getting better and better.We'll talk more later, got to read more now!

Sorry, but I don't like where this going. Just when things were looking some- what better, now all hell breaks loose, no pun intended. Please tell me it's going to be okay?