All's well that ends well! Their night of love was wonderful, no doubt, but I especially like Edward telling Bella he was in awe of her. That was perfect. Thank you again for yet another good story, you never fail to hold my interest. I think you write really good stories, and I look forward to your next chapter of Our New World.

Cat-lover here also!. No surprise to me that Bella would willingly sacrifice herself for Edward, and the rest of her family too. So it made sense that Edward, in his cat form would jump with Bella. Sure glad Venus saved them, and gave Bella the key to close the gate. Now all she has to do is find that Etruscan tomb! As for your totems for the Cullens, I think you were spot on!

Laura, I'm very glad you kept writing this story, even though not many reviewed. I sit here shaking my head, puzzled as to why they didn't. Makes me wonder if their mama's never taught them manners! I love Cougarward, I can just picture how lean and dangerous he looks! Cougars live around where I do and I have even spotted one in the wild! They are beautiful! From now on, I'm holding really good thoughts for Bella to find Edward and rescue her family.

After reading about the visions, I'm really glad Venus has offered her help. It's probably the only thing standing between the Cullens and destruction. I really hope there will be payback for Aro and his evil scheme!

Now I see how Aro becomes involved in all this, much to the Cullen's detriment. Too bad Salvi Donati didn't just drink himself to death! Alice's visions are frightening her, and probably making Carlisle nervous as well.

There is beginning to be a bit more clear. Evidently, Carlisle's family is paying for his thwarting Hecate's anticipated sacrifice, three hundred twenty years ago. If that is the reason, how in the world will Bella be able to rescue them all by herself?

The story of Eros and Psyche is, in your view, very similar, in places, to that of Edward and Bella. I wonder if this means that Bella is about to embark on a quest to regain her love? If so, I hope she will have a bit of help.

I am really enjoying this story. I had more typed up but my phone went nuts and erased it. Please continue.

Because I saw your note requesting reviews, I read this first chapter.  I like it.  I don't know why few pople have read it or reviewed, but if it's any consolation, my story has many readers, but very few reviews.  I think that most people are like me; I read voraciously, but rarely review.  I feel a story is many times a personal thing, and I really do not feel like I have any business judging anyone else's thoughts or imaginings.  That's just me.

Also, this morning, I heard on the radio that the President's speech the other night was too intellectual for most Americans to understand.  Here's the kicker - the speech was at a 10th grade comprehension level.  I tell you this because this story may be too cerebral for many readers.  Sad, huh?

Another thing - because I read voraciously, I usually read only completed stories.  I cannot keep up with several story lines at once; I get too confused.  There could be many more readers that are like me in this matter.

Now, one more thing - please continue.  I have read only the first chapter, just to see if it held promise, and it does.  It is very imaginative; I could not possibly create anything with such depth.  Don't be discouraged by lack of feedback.  Write because you have a story to tell; you don't have to please anyone but yourself.  I look forward to reading the entire story once it is complete.