Hey! I'm so glad you liked the chapter and that you can understand why Bella did what she did! Thank you so much for reviewing and rating. You're awesome! :-) Chapter 12 is coming really soon, but here's a little taste to wet your appetite until then! It's from Bella:

My smile faltered as I got the feeling I was being watched. Cautiously, I raised my eyes and was instantly met with Edward's twinkling gaze. His happy expression quickly vanished, replaced with one of indifference as he stood behind the far end of the island counter. He looked down at the countertop, loudly clearing his throat, his eyebrows knitted together in a tight frown. His serious demeanor instantly engulfed us in an uneasy, awkward silence.

Quickly helping Henry to his feet, I dragged myself up from the floor, brushing my jeans off and straightening my plaid flannel shirt. I tried to ignore how my chest was constricting around my rapidly beating heart while nervousness rolled coldly in my stomach. The lighthearted and cheerful atmosphere quickly became so heavy and tense, it was suffocating.

Hey! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing as well as the fab star rating! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the chapter and understood that Bella was talking about Edward! Here's a little taste of what's to come shortly. It's Chapter 11: Massage. In Bella's view:

"So... er... you still want me to give you a massage, or what?" I asked, half expecting him to tell me not to worry about it.

He smiled, raising his brow. "Are you sure that's okay? I wouldn't usually... But my shoulder is killing me."

I nodded. "Of course it's okay. I wouldn't have offered if...." My voice tapered off. This was really happening. I was actually going to touch him again.

"Thanks. I truly appreciate it. So... how do you want me?" His lips twitched, and if I didn't know any better, I'd swear he enjoyed placing that little innuendo in there. My nether region certainly liked it.

"Uh..."

I honestly didn't know how I was going to do it. Should I ask him to lie on his stomach, so I could sit on his butt? He had such a cute, tight ass... I remembered squeezing it so many times the other night... I even recalled biting him. He was just too delicious. I hadn't been able to help myself.

But just thinking of me sitting on him, my girly parts so close to his... My mouth went dry.

Hey, carog91! I'm thrilled that you liked chapter 12! There were two other snippets of info about her past, but good job on picking up the one with Charlie! :) Thank you so much for reviewing and for the wonderful rating. It means so much!

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply, but chapter 13 is now in with the beta's and will be up real soon. I hope you enjoy the following unbeta'd teaser from Bella in Chapter 13: Friends:

Tucking my hair behind my ear, I adjusted my glasses and took a deep breath before stepping out onto the patio. The delicious smell of grilled meat and onions was strong in the air, causing my stomach to grumble with impatient hunger.

The bright sunlight shone down on the patio, making me sigh in pleasure from the heat on my skin. I was glad I'd taken off my sweater before coming out into the warm sunshine, but I was still a little nervous about Edward's reaction.

He, and everyone else, was listening to Alice tell a story about something her boys did yesterday. As I walked towards the table, Edward glanced at me sideways with a smile on his face. The cheerfulness in his expression warmed my heart, but when he did a fast double take and fixed his eyes on me, a chill of concern made my breath hitch and my steps falter. He trailed his burning gaze over me, up and down. Fearful that he had recognized me as Marie, my stomach churned with queasiness and my breaths turned shallow. I slowed my approach to a near stop, my wide eyes glued to his.

I knew I shouldn't have taken off my damn sweater!

Oh wow, thank you! I apppreciate that and the review. Thank you so much.

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