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Summary:

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It's drawing close to a full decade since Edward Cullen made the greatest sacrifice of his life: the potentially eternal, reciprocal love he shared with Bella.

Something greater than nature seems to continuously draw them back towards each other and Edward's starting to realise that even forever isn't long enough to fight and flee the inevitible.

The coincidental circumstances - or perhaps predestined - of his reuniting with Bella startle Edward with one shocking observation:

Bella hasn't aged in 10 years.

They both know it's more than just coicidence.

Because some things are simply meant to be.

 Abundance of gratitude for Anne Cullen for creating this beautiful banner!

 


Categories: AU Characters: Bella, Edward, Jacob, Other Character
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: No Word count: 33731
[Report This] Published: February 05, 2009 Updated: December 22, 2009


Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 03, 2009 Title: Chapter 2: 1. Compromise - Bella

I just read this story and I am intrigued by it.  I am eager to read how it is going to develop!   Great job!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 27, 2009 Title: Chapter 3: 2: Dusk - Edward

I am really enjoying this.  He still has a lot of explaining to do.  She still thinks he left because he didn't love her, right?  More, please!!!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: April 19, 2009 Title: Chapter 4: 2. Dawn - Bella

I love it!!!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: June 24, 2009 Title: Chapter 5: 3. Beginnings - Edward

Poor Rueuben!  Poor Bella and Jake too!  Wow... I didn't see that coming.  Great update!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: December 22, 2009 Title: Chapter 6: 3: Endings (Part 1) - Bella

Great chapter.  They are all so emotionallly invested in eachother. 

 
Staking His Claim by alphadork Rated: NC-17 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 44]
Summary:

What would happen if Edward lost some of his legendary restraint and got angry with Bella after she asked Jacob to kiss her?  Slightly OOC.


Categories: Eclipse, AU Characters: Bella, Edward
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Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1320
[Report This] Published: February 07, 2009 Updated: February 15, 2009


Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: February 15, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was great.  I love the idea of Edward marking her.... Yummy. 



Author's Response:

Thanks.  I was a little concerned at how people would take his 'marking' (some people have bodily fluid issues I guess) but I'm glad it was well received.

 
Blood Lines by windchime Rated: NC-17 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2469]
Summary:

 

Edward reveals a secret from his human time which leaves Bella shocked and wondering just how well she knows the man she is about to marry.

This is very much an Edward and Bella love story.

Thank you angel-gidget for the banner!

 


Categories: Post-Eclipse Characters: Bella
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Completed: Yes Word count: 256624
[Report This] Published: February 07, 2009 Updated: December 19, 2009


Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: February 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: I Really Didn't See That Coming

Holy crap.  This is excellent.  I am lready addicted to this story.  My heart was actually pounding in my chest when I read this.  You ARE going to continue this, right???  Oh my God, for all that is good in the world, you MUST continue this. 

I know Bella and Edward belong together, but I don't think she's going to be jumping back into his arms anytime soon.  This is a little much to swallow.  I agree with her that it wouldn't have been a big deal had she known all of this from the start- and I understand his perspective, but still, it feels like a huge betrayal and I am just reading it!  I hope Bella DOES have a few reservations about him for awhile....  I can't wait to read more.  Please, please, PLEASE update soon.  This has the makings of an epic storyline.  I love it!!!



Author's Response:

Thanks for the great review.  The story still has a way to go.  Hopefully chapter 2 will be up soon.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: February 13, 2009 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Where Do We Go From Here?

Oh God.  The diary.  This is going to be brutal.  I am so involved in this story.  I am looking forward to reading more.  Its so compelling.   I love the way Bella explained that even though he didn't cheat, she felt cheated.  That's it, exactly.  I feel the same way and he isn't even mine!  I do feel horrible for Edward.  He loves Bella so much.  He is so afraid of losing her.  The wedding is in six weeks???  Oh boy.  I cannot imagine consumating their marriage on their wedding night only six weeks after this.  Just kissing him will be hard!  How can they rebuild their passion?  I know Edward was hurt that Bella didn't want him to stay with her in her room but I agree with Bella- way too soon.  I can't wait to read more!  Great, great update.



Author's Response:

Thanks very much - your feedback and comments are very valuable.  Chapter 3 will be ready soon.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: February 18, 2009 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Lucy's Diary

The last line is hysterical!  I love it!!!  This story has me so very captivated.  Poor Edward.  He was so afraid he was going to lose her.  Lucy was really something.  She used Edward.  I'm thrilled that he is going to hold Bella tonight.  They are working through this together, but they still have some issues to work out.  I mean, Lucy's presence still lingers in the midst of their sexual relationship.  They should be working on desensitizing Edward to Bella physically, but its a little bit more complicated now... I can't wait to read more!  This story is written so well and its so very compelling.  Great job!!!!



Author's Response:

Wow, thanks so much for your lovely words.  I had fun with that last line and, yes, Lucy really was something. 

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 02, 2009 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: All About Edward

"I called him Renfield." he gave a low laugh. "Esmee was developing an interest in photography at the time and she took this photo one day."

"What happened to him?"

He frowned. "A bear got him."

"Oh no! Poor Renfield."

Edward nodded. "Poor Renfield. But I avenged him," he said. I looked up, puzzled.

 

I seriously laughed out loud reading this part.  It was ingenius. 

I am hopelessly addicted to this story.  I find myself thinking about it all of the time.  I was so happy that Edward was able to spend the night in Bella's bed again.  It was nice to see them holding each other.  It had occurred to me that they hadn't really kissed in days either.  Their love for each other runs so deep, I know they will make it through this together.  The entire scene in Edward's bedroom was so very touching.  He's so good.  He deserves some real happiness.  The bottlecap amonst his most prized possessions speaks volumes about his feelings for Bella and I think she truly knows that.  He is so concerned for her happiness.  I am thrilled to see them moving forward with this together.  I would like to see them begin to get a tad more physical with each other.  Hopefully, the hesitation will subside.  I am eager to read more.  You are doing an excellent job with the characters, here.  I can't wait to read the next chapter!!!!



Author's Response:

Thanks very much, I'm glad you're still enjoying it.  Bella and Edward's relationship will progress in the coming chapters and I'm glad you liked the story about the dog.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 11, 2009 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: George

Oh this was... I actually can't think of an adjective that does it justice!!!  I bow down to you!  First, the dream in the car- so well done.  I have been thinking the same thoughts, myself, as if I were Bella and Edward was mine.  How do you get her out of your head?  How do you NOT think of Lucy when you are being intimate with Edward.  His reaction was SO in character.  His pain, his guilt, all of it.  The way he pulled over and needed to pace in front of the car.  It was so powerful.  I loved his Everest comparision.  I love how he reminded Bella of that towards the end of the chapter when she was comfronted with the phot of Edward and Lucy together.  That is a visual that would be difficult to rid her mind of, certainly.  I am so eager to read more.  I am thinking about this story ALL OF THE TIME!!!  I want to know how Bella and Edward are going to be able to make love on their wedding night without Lucy's presence being there.  Don't they need to work on his self control in the mean time?  I mean, the first time he touched her, he almost killed her... don't they need to desensitize him?  How can they build up to that when all of these lingering fears are still swarming about them.  I think Edward did a great job of helping Bella with these fear in this chapter and they are making strides towards their goal.  Edward has his own fears as well.  I know he worries that Bella will never feel the same level of oneness with him as she once did.  He feels like he's forever lost a part of her...  the same way she feels like she's forever lost a part of him...  but they way they are handling this together, the new openness they have between them is so monumentally powerful.  I am so very much enjoying this story.  So Very Much.  I can't wait to read more.  I do hope you are planning on taking this through their wedding and their honeymoon!  I want to know it all!!!  Great, great job!!!!!!!!!!!!



Author's Response:

Wow!  I don't know what to say.  Thank you very much, your comments mean a lot.  It has been an emotional time for them but they'll get through it, and still work on 'desensitising' Edward as they go.  Chapter six should be up soon.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 19, 2009 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: What Edward Heard

God, I love this story so very much.  I feel like your painted these characters so well that this story could actually fit seemlessly into the original storyline of TWILIGHT.  You are amazing with detailing their emotions and thoughts.  I think about it all of the time.  I can't wait to read more.  How are they going to move forward towards their wedding.  Will Bella be able to be intimate with Edward feel from Lucy...   I would love for you to follow this through ther Breaking Dawn storyline.  I just keep thinking about how Bella would react, finding out that she's pregnant and carrying Edward's child... how that would taint Edward's views on her aborting the fetus, how Bella would react, knowing that he had a child with somebody else... so many questions!!!  I love this story!



Author's Response:

Thank you - I always enjoy your reviews.  There are a few more chapters to go and we will move towards the wedding.  In the next chapter you'll see Bella and Edward break some new ground together and I can assure you, neither of them will be thinking of Lucy!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 20, 2009 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Dancing and Decisions

I truly love this story.  It is one of my all time favorites.  You write the characters so very compelling!  It is such an intense storyline and I can see them react exactly as you have described.  I thought the Snoopy t-shirt was brilliant.  I loved his comment. "Just for us".  I thought that it was a tender intimate moment they shared.  They are growing so much as a couple.  Edward took a huge step when he pulled Bella flush against him.  Your descriptions are highly erotic.  You do an excellent job with it!   I am excited to read how their relationship continues to grow.  Will we see more of teh boundary pushing?  I am addicted to your version on things.  I want it all.  I beg of you to give us the honeymoon night.

Would you consider a sequel?  In my mind I have been going through scenarios of how your storyline would affect the conversations between Edward and Bella during her pregnancy.  It definitely would create some tension- need for Bella to give him a child, guilt for Edward.  Just a request. 

If not, I DO hope you continue to write Edward/Bella stories.  You have a gift!  I love your writing style.  I am so sad to see this story ending, I love it so very much.  It is excellent!!



Author's Response:

I love your reviews - thank you so much! 

Yes, they are growing as a couple and there will be some more boundary pushing, and tensions around the whole "having children" issue will arise after their return to Forks.  

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: March 27, 2009 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Break and Enter

"We will make love, Bella, and when we do, it will be beautiful."

This was beautiful.  I could feel the longing, the need, the adoration in his voice. 

I love this story so very much.  You really tapped into something when he Edward said that he felt those bad feelings from his human life and applied them to his fears of intimacy.  It was brilliant.  I DO hope you continue this story through their wedding night, at least.  These character are so beautifully written, I don't want to let them go.  It is entralling.  I am truly captivated by this story, and your writing.  It is magical.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: April 02, 2009 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Tank Tops and Tent Pegs

Holy crap!  Ummm.... I am still in a state of shock.  You have completely shaken me to my core with this!!!  

I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the Chicago trip.  Your writing is SO erotic, you descriptions, your dialogue... it is all so very mesmerizing.  You simply write them so very well. 

The "Edward beaming" was pure bliss to read.

The ending is shocking.  Simply shocking.  God, I love this story.  So.  Very.  Much.  I can't wait to read what happens next!!!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: April 13, 2009 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Hating Mike Newton

Ooooohhhh.  This chapter was beautiful.  I am so sad that it will be ending soon.  I DO hope you continue to write.... Any other brilliant ideas floating around in your head?  You write them better that I have ever read (other than the actual books, that is).  I am so captivated.  Excellent job.  This was SO worth waiting for!!



Author's Response:

Thank you very much.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  I do have another idea floating around - whether it's brilliant or not remains to be seen, though.  I'll start fleshing it out when I've finished this one.  Thanks for all your comments and support.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: April 23, 2009 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Love

This was such a beautiful chapter.  I want to bow down to you for invoking that level of emotion, that intimacy, between them.  Their newfound openness is refreshing.  I loved how Edward opened up to her and spoke honestly about his hunting.  I adore the changes this story has brought forth in him.  It's like he has finally found peace within himself.  He's truly not alone anymore.  I want THIS to be what really happened in the books, and to me, I think I will always envision this as part of their "true" history.  You have provided us with such a romantic insight into his persona.  You've given us such a heartfelt storyline what has helped me to really understand Edward, his insecurities, and the true importance of Bella in his life.  Their relationship has made such huge strides throughout this experience and I feel that they are now able to face anything together, as one. 

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: April 27, 2009 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Together

Oh, this was beautiful.  Simply beautiful.  Their lovemaking was so tender and sensual.  They truly loved each other passionately.  Beautifully written.  I love that Alice saw the pregnancy.  I love how Bella told Edward.  I hope you pick up at that moment- I would love to read the entire conversation that followed.  I am hopelessly addicted to these characters and this storyline.  You just write them so profoundly.  I feel so connected with them.  I want to read everything you write.  What a talent you have!  The was excellent.  I am captivated.



Author's Response:

Your review has blown me away.  Thank you very, very much.  I'm so glad you've enjoyed the story.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: May 11, 2009 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Hope, Happiness & Edward's Smile

Oh, this was so very beautiful.  He is SO happy.  I feel so lucky to have been able to share this journey with them.  I beg of you not to stop... please take us through their wedding, their honeymoon, her pregnancy ... you write them so well, I am simply intoxicated by it.  I don't want this to end.  Their chemistry, their love, is so magical.  It is all encompassing.  Please, more.  Please.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: May 22, 2009 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Hot Chocolate

What a jubilent chapter.  It is so nice to read about them experiencing some times of pure bliss after all of the angst the went through to get here.  I am so excited for them about what is still to come!  Edward is so adorable as the doting father to be.  I love this story immensely.



Author's Response:

Thanks very much - yes, this should be a happy time for them.  I'm glad you're enjoying the story so much.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: June 01, 2009 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Surprises and Soap Suds

Oh my Goodness, this was so very precious.  I love the emotion you have captured with all of these scenes.  It is especially nice to enjoy their happy times together after experiencing all of their angst.  I love this story so very much.  THe scene on the kitchen floor is so endearing.  I can't wait to read more!



Author's Response:

Thanks very much.  I'm glad you liked the scene on the kitchen floor.  I really wanted to compare a really momentous event like the baby kicking, against something mundane like washing up.  I had fun writing that bit.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: June 20, 2009 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Protector and Provider

Wow.  I love reading them so happy.  I have been addicted to this story from the very first chapter and and I am thrilled that it has continued through Bella's pregnancy.  I can't wait to read how the baby is born!  Will we read about Jacob?  And Bella turning into a vampire?  I love this story.  Edward is so very warm and caring.  He is endearing.  I love their deep affections.  Their relationship is so special.  I love them!  You write them so compelling, they become real!

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: June 30, 2009 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Baths and Baby Showers

Wow.  Excellent chapter.  I love the intimacy between Bella and Edward.  Their relationship is so very powerful  I can feel the bond between them through your writing.  Your characterizations are so THEM!  Him bringing her the peanut butter and overreacting and bursting through the door on instinct to protect Bella at the shower.  Brilliantly done.  I love this story so very much. 



Author's Response:

Thanks very much, I'm glad you're enjoying it.  Yeah, I thought Edward would go out in the middle of the night to buy her a fresh supply of peanut butter and ice cream.

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: November 28, 2009 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Edward's Epilogue Part 1

Wow.  I have to tell you that it was bittersweet getting the e-mail notification for this chapter.  I have been in love with this story since that very first jaw dropping chapter and have been faithfully following this epic story  every step of the way.  It is hands down my favorite AU story written.  Your characters are entralling and captivating.  I have felt so much a part of their lives since the start.  They have learned so much about themselves and eachother and have grown and matured so much.  I was so sad when I got the alert because I thought we were at the end.  I was thrilled to see "part 1" in the title!

You did an amazing job with Edward's POV.  It was sincere and heartfelt.  It is such a joy to read him as being so happy and carefree.  I love that he dotes on his girls.  He has earned that, I think.  They have endured so much in order to get here.  I feel so grateful for their HEA.  I loved that we were able to revisit some of those painful earlier moments of the story, knowing the outcome of it all.  The way you interwove those scenes was seemless and poignant.  The Snoopy T was brilliant.  I loved the analogy with the two shirts. 

You are truly a remarkable talent and I sometimes wonder if you are, in fact, Stephenie Myer in disguise the way you have tapped into the essence of Edward and Bella to bring this breathtaking journey to life.  I am so very grateful to you for sharing this with us.  I am looking forward to the last chapter, although very saddened as well.  I do hope you continue to write Edward and Bella fanfiction.  This was amazing!!!



Author's Response:

I really don't know how to respond ... thank you doesn't seem enough.  But I'll say it anyway, Thank You.  Thank you very much.  I remember your first reviews and how you wondered where the story was going and I'm so glad you've been with me every step of the journey.  Your reviews and encouragement have meant a great deal to me, thank you.  I'm also glad you liked Snoopy - originally he was going to be just a single, comic moment, but once I wrote his first appearance, in the photo in 1973, somehow he just found his own place in the story and made the journey with us. 

Your comment about Stephenie Myer made me smile and flattered me greatly. 

Thanks again for all your reviews and support, it's much appreciated.

 

 

 
Reviewer: Dulcinea21bella Signed
Date: July 13, 2009 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Pant, Pant, Blow

Oh My,  this chapter was beautiful from start to finish!  My heart swelled during the conversation between them about Lucy.  I had those same thoughts!  The flow of the conversation was so natural, but it was so charged with emotions.  I felt what each of them was feeling, the intensity, the fear, the hurt.  It was written so passionately.  It was excellent. 

The birth was brilliantly done!  I LOVE that Bella's water broke in the "special occasion" car!  So, is her birthday the annivesary of their meadow trip?  THat was a clever idea.  I have been captivated by this story from the very first chapter.  I do hope you continue it, or consider a sequel.   I so would love to read about them as parents.  I am enjoying this so very much.  Congratulations.  This is simply breathtakingly good!



Author's Response:

Thanks very much!  I really enjoyed writing that conversation about Lucy, I think it was my favourite part of this chapter and I'm glad you thought it flowed naturally.  And I'm glad you liked the birth.  And yes, the baby's birthday is the anniversary of their trip to the meadow for the first time (I looked the dates up on the Twilight Lexicon and that's how I determined the duration of the pregnancy).  We will see them as parents - I'm working on that in the next chapter now.

 




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