Everything is happening so fast. They are all not wasting a single minute. They can't, and they are aware of it.

It's being especially difficult for Victoria, but she has Bella right there next to her. She understands better than anyone could how Victoria is feeling, she has been there sadly. 

Alice and Jasper's relationship is unique they go from Dom/sub to a regular couple without warning, it has made Victoria jumpy and shocked, but it has also made Bella realize how much she needs Edward, and what he now means to her.

It was also a big surprise to learn about Carlisle's decision. But given the circumstances at the moment, it might be a good measure. 

Jacob is now there and hopefully all of them together will find a way out of this. A way that gets James what he deserves.

Jacob was undercover!!!!! At Carlisle's!!!!! And Laurent is worse than I imagined, just as bad or even worse than James. And to make it worse he is a coward that runs and hides. That might be useful in getting James, but will make it tricker to get him.

Jacob has to be out of his mind, his old friend caught up in his investigation and not just any investigation. The people involved in a "vigilanty" mood that he understands but can't accept or allow.

At least, for now Bella and Victoria are safe. Lets hope their location remains a secret and that the rest of them are able to get both James and Laurent. 

Poor Carlilse, yes, he is in a way at fault, but he is also partly a victim.

I had forgotten about the GPS James placed on Victoria!!!!! That's how of course, but still it was too easy for them. How did manage to get them out of the house so easily? 

Both of them are crazy, no question about it, but James seems to be worse and seems to think little, that has to work against him, hopefully sooner rather than later.

James lost it, completely and hopefully with the time he is loosing someone will go and find him.

Also, who is Heidi and what does she have to do with with Aro?

So many questions came from this chapter, you were right!!!! Just update soon please!!!!

Poor Edward, he almost really lost it. Who wouldn't under those circumstances? Good thing Rose was there. She is strong and focused enough to keep things under control, and she did. Also Alice amazing sight, seeing the phone, of which James still hasn't realized is missing yet. 

Jacob is right, Edward can't just take off on his own and get things fixed, he needs back up and help, James is a psychopath with a mission and they don't know what to expect. Although, it's true he wouldn't kill Bella just yet.

Lets hope that James' outburst has given them enough time to get to the girls. 

Ladies!!! Always great to hear from you ;)

My favorite part? Bella realizing she is strong, powerful and able to take care of herself. The way she looked back at James and didn't back down, doubt or hesitate, it is what she needed; even if not even her knew it until it happened. Also how she took care of Victoria, hiding her, keeping her safe. Bella has an amazing heart.

Part of this is over, not all. There's still the handling of James, and all the mess he has made, including Laurent. Of course Jacob would have a hard time agreeing to what Carlisle was asking for; to him James needs to face the law. Sadly there might be ways for him to wave out of the system and go back to hurting women, Bella and Victoria included. Is it the "best" idea to let the community handle him? Tough to say, but very understandable. And as Carlisle said, he needs to make it right by Bella.

Hope to see the next chapter soon :(, even if it means the end is closer.

It's really over... You must be happy, and most of all proud of yourselves. What began as a story and a collaboration, took on so many turns and dives, it has to be difficult to grasp. But after all that happened from the start to now, I am certain happy and proud are two of the most used and repeated words.

Thank you for trusting yourselves and keep the story going even when things began to look so dark. Thanks for not giving up. For delivering such an amazing story and let us be part of it and all that it brought with it.

It will be missed, but not for too long hopefully. And as for its amazing writers, keep on working you excel at it. 

Bella and Edward still have a lot of things to work through. There's a lot of baggage Bella is carrying and for now they have to deal with it, until it's time to get rid of it. Edward still feels guilty for what happened to Bella when she came to Forks and it will take some time to accept it as part of their history and deal with it.

Of course they wouldn't have thought about protection!! It was all spontaneous and in the moment. Yes, it was sweet, tender, loving, and neither thought of anything else. Hopefully it will be fine. Nothing has happened, she will start on the pill or get a shot. That's how things seem at the moment. but sadly they are about to change. 

Who are Carlisle's guests? Why are they here? What will the family say? What will Edward say? And how will Carlisle react to what he is about to find out?

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

He has changed, he is Bella's Edward after all. There will always be a trace or scar of Carlisle's Edward there, and for moments like this, it's good it can be used. His plan was good, scary and mean but good. Bella will understand it, eventually. She has a right to be angry with him, but she has to see that all of it was out of love for her. He knows really well what could have happened if he didn't act as he did. And the consequences of that would have been worse than what they are facing now. Bella is a very intelligent woman and she will do all in her power to help Edward keep them both together.

I'm glad Bella finally told Edward her secret, it was hurting her not to do so. Now, after what happened, Edward would not have been able to doubt her even a bit. Now it will take all of their wit and Esme's to keep Bella safe from the psychopaths in the house. Lets hope they leave soon.

Finally the answer to the garden!!!!! Does that mean we are reaching the end of the story?

Edward's guilt was getting the best of him. His reasons were good but he was forgetting he isn't the one who has had to go through this. Jasper, as usual, was the voice of reason and made him see things clearly.

As for Bella, at least Demetri is acting on his own, so he has no one to ask for assistance and with luck he will be outnumbered.

Thank you, thank you for being brave enough to start writing this story.

Thank you, for keeping it going, even when you probably felt like not doing it.

Thank you, for not backing down on what you wanted to tell with the story.

Thank you, for giving a voice to such amazing characters.

Thank you, for defending your story and finding ways to keep it alive.

It has been an amazing experience. Shocking at times, but filled with hope too. 

I think it's a story that should be published, that needs to be published and recognized the way it has to be.

Again, thank you...

Bella's life has nothing special, it's an ordinary simple life. She feels she doesn't stand out and has no clue why someone might have been watching her. 

It gets stranger when she is taken by men who seem to fear the "boss". Who can this guy be?

Edward is a man who thinks he can take and have whatever and whoever he desires. Somethings can be obtained in such way, others not. A wife doesn't fall in that category. He might love her, but his actions, sadly show ownership not love.

He will need to re-think his tactics, and soon.

Edward told Bella a lot of things she needs to think about. Most of them shocking and scary. She needs to figure out a lot. 

It's amazing how certain he is in his actions. He has no doubt all will work out according to his ideas. I'm not so sure Bella agrees with him.

What will she do now she is finally alone? At least for a few hours.

Bella is at last putting together some pieces in her plan to get out of this place. Does Edward really suspect nothing?

Will Bella's plan work out?

It was close. Bella got really sick and if Edward hadn't found her then, it might have been worse. What would Edward have done then? Now he is surprising Bella. Probably what happened, along with Alice's words are making him try a "more normal" path. 

The idea of loosing Bella made him see things. And thinking how much stress he put on her, and the consequences to it, have to weight a lot on him.

He has to be a nice person since everyone keeps saying the same. Is he being really honest and will let Bella leave? Can he really do it?

As good as it was on Edward's part to open up to Bella, a public place wasn't the best one to do so. You never know who might be listening in. And in this case, someone was, and it will turn out as a problem for Bella.

Edward thought he knew this mystery man, would it help if he remebers?

Is Aro behind Edward's parents death or not? He had no idea it was Edward behind it, and now he is really angry and wants revenge. To his benefit Alec found the perfect way to do it. But, they didn't and don't expect jasper to be taking such control and good planning of the situation. Sadly he is right, they aren't planning on just making an exchange.

Bella is being really brave, trying and getting to escape. She knows her chances of escaping are slim, but she still wants to try and if possible help Edward.

Meanwhile what seemed as useless and hopeless has finally given a glimpse of fortune. Jasper's thorough analysis is leading them into possibly the right course. Aro on the other hand seems to be loosing again. Bella was smarter than his guys, she at least has a head start. Hopefully even more.

Edward's thoughts in the shower were deep and profound, he was crumbling, feeling like one of the bad guys. Okay, he might have been at some point, but not now. He isn't responsible for what happened to Bella, no matter what he thinks. Bella will insist on it for as long as she needs to. I guess she won't be moving out of his house or his room again.

It will take time for Bella to get through this, but with Edward and the rest of the family, it will be easier, hopefully. She is safe now, all of them will make sure to keep her safe. 

Sadly this isn't over, they still need to find what happened to Felix; where James, Alec and Aro might be and what to do now. 

Edward is feeling incapable of protecting Bella as he would like, sadly, it's beyond his control. The FBI is trying, it isn't easy still. They need time and patience. CAn Edward have the later one? Hopefully he will, he needs to. Or he will drive himself crazy.

As for his time with Bella. He wanted to act differently but a part of him took over. Bella didn't seem to mind, in fact, she liked this part of Edward too, a lot.

James never considered he wouldn't have the upper hand here, that was his downfall, not that we mind much. He walked straight into a trap. Finally he is going where he belongs and will stay there. Things are just settling as they should, and as Bella said, getting James has turned into icing on the cake, good but not the most important thing.

Esme knew... there's something mothers have that allows them to be prepared and ready for when kids will come and ask and not need to ask at all. 

Edward now just needs to wait for the perfect moment. It's not easy to think when it will be, especially with the good news Bella got. She deserves it but will probably be a bit busy. Not that Edward minds, he is proud of her.

Renee was fun, easy-going, and wonderful to Edward. Even with her unique comments and strange foresights and scary knowledge (or maybe she went looking for the ring). How ever it might happen, Edward is leaving Florida with his mother in law's blessing, one down, one left, and it's the tough one, everyone says...

I had suspected he would propose that night, but not where he did. It was simply perfect.
Edward was right about talking with Charlie. Bella thought of him before anyone else. She must have been thankful to Edward for thinking about him so early on his plan.

You've said that finding a title for chapters has been sometimes difficult, let me tell you this one was perfect!!!
From the changes in their everyday lives, to Marcus and Edward's talk and to Bella's reactions to the pictures. Contrast is vital.

Teasers both of them are big teasers who sadly aren't very good at the receiving side. They both had such a difficult time keeping control while being teased. It was intense.

Bella heard Edward's words and she got an idea, a wrong one, yes, but also an obvious one. We'll have to wait and see how long it takes her to find out who Esme really is.

Edward know has a pretty good idea of Bella's secret now he just has to find a way to talk about it. What will he do???

Her past has its dark spots, several of them. And she has things she isn't exactly ashamed of, but doesn't want to share, and he is in the same situation.

Imagine the odds of finding someone who has your same preferences in such an unlikely place. Where you are away and with few contacts with the outside world.

She is a good person, with a good heart, willing to help someone going through a difficult moment. 

As for him, he is famous, yes, but that's all she and us know about him so far. And that he is extremely tired at the moment. :)

He said he is good at persuading people and he does a kind of special ability. She told him, everything. From beginning to end. She opened herself up to him. As she said, she trusts him, still doesn't know why but she does. He was so nice, sitting there, just listening, being as supportive as possible. It was really sweet. 

He says he has a story of himself to tell, what can it be? i guess we'll find out soon.

It was good, I think. 

Surprising, unexpected and good. 

Bella is more than thrilled all of her dreams and desires might come true!!! And with Edward Cullen!!! she is going to pinch herself in the morning.

There's a lot they will need to talk about, obviously. About everything, their lives, together and apart, their jobs, their relationship and what they want and expect from their D/S arrangement as well. 

Good think they don't have that much else to do at the time ;)

It's amazing how easy it his being for them to be with each other. There's a connection among them that can't be denied, and it's simply impressive. But it still needs lots of work from them. Bella is new to this and has had a dark past to over come, so she needs time, patience and love, among other things.

The time with Alice will be really helpful for her. And Edward needs the reassurance that he will do well for her and by her. 

Today was a really good day for them.

Alice was really nice, patient and talked about all of Bella's doubts and questions to Bella as if they had been friends for a long long time. It helped Bella feel a bit more confidence, which was needed, imagine how she would have reacted to the chains if they hadn't talked before.

Bella had her first session in the playroom and it went better than okay I think.

What is she planning? What will Edward say? It will get interesting.

Alice and Bella woke up well aware of what would the day bring. They were drunk the night before, but they did remember they had disrespected their doms. They were lucky and fell asleep so fast. Edward and Jasper were really angry and it would have been difficult to keep things controlled, and the girls wouldn't have been as aware as they needed to be of their punishment. 

Bella is learning fast about this and she realized a lot with what happened at the club. It's not all going to be just perfect now, but they are moving on and he has collared her. 

Now we need to meet the rest of the family ;)

I thought this chapter had to be difficult, not only for all the location changes, but for what happened. Bella completely freaked out. Her reaction surprised everyone differently. But I got how she felt. She has been alone and felt rejected for most of her life. She had been fretting all week about Edward leaving, so any little thing would have made her flip as she did. The amazing thing was that somehow Edward felt it. He had no idea what was going on, but he knew Bella was not okay. 

Bella seems to have some bad memories and experiences from her past, that she hasn't shared yet, but she will need to do so and soon. It will help her and Edward get by.

She is a strange mixture of doubt and optimism. She knows her place is crappy and way under the Cullens standards and yet she is happy, proud and wants to make it better. She is certain she can. I can only imagine what went through Alice's head when Bella asked her to help her make the curtains for the apartment. Alice will have to use all of her skills if she wants to get her way with Bella's choices.

The week-end is next and it will be intense...

It seems to have gone quite well. Bella got her punishment, which she deserved, and she got a bit extra for not following all the rules at all times. She seems to be learning her lessons. Hopefully she will also try to open up and communicate better. She is insecure, but with all the affection the Cullens have been showing her, she should be aware by now of how much they do care for her and want her as part of their family. 

She is more than impressed with their homes and ways of life, just as shocked as they are with hers. Alice will try with all her means to make some changes in Bella's lifestyle. Will she be able to? 

Rosalie loved the Chief, that's good, she'll take good care of him. 

As for Bella's room-mate, where is she?

Bella is starting to understand and see things clearly. It's one big step, but not the only one. There's still a long road ahed of them, both as a couple and as dom/sub. Garret and Kate helped Bella, a lot. She will always be grateful to them. She realized a lot of things, and came to important conclusions. Sadly her actions made her and Edward's night not end as it could have. Hopefully it won't happen again soon.

As for the life outside the playroom. Bella is scared. She wants to believe in herself and her ability to be on her own. Something that now won't be too easy since she is faced with expenses and situations she hadn't taken into consideration. As much as the Cullens and Whitlocks have the best intentions, they will have to be clever, very clever in what ever plan they have. How will Bella take it? What ever it is they are planing.

I'm glad things turned out fine and didn't take too long for it. It was good that Bella called Kate, she needs support, not only from the Cullens. They are great, but the more, the better.

As for their month, it will help them a lot. Yes, Master Edward will be missed, but with this new Bella... it won't be too bad. 

Even if it's late but the sentiment is there "Happy Birithday!!!!!!" I hope you had a great time, enjoyed it and had lots of fun.

Thanks for an intense chapter, Bella is a danger magnet, and she is a bit careless at times. Yes, it had to be great to see a cable cart, but she should have been paying more attention to her surroundings. Hopefully it won't happen again. 

As for work she has a really good chance of being happy there, Mona seems nice and even Riley with his flirting is nice enough. And Bella did set the record straight. Another really good things, she is being open about everything with Edward and his family, so they know what Bella thinks and how she has been acting.

There was something off with Vicky and she was right, poor Bella now she doesn't feel safe in the one places he should, her home. Yes, it isn't the best place or in the best area, but she is trying to do things as best as she can by her own means. However she should be mature enough to accept when things might get out of her control. 

As for Angela, what she did was wrong. Her moving is understandable, what wasn't fine was how she did it. She is being a coward and not a good friend.

Yes, plenty going on this chapter. And most of it important. The most important part was Bella being honest with Edward, even if it upset him. She is finally opening and expressing what is really going through her mind, her fears and concerns. It is a process and she still has a way to go. Eventually she will tell him more about the neighbors. I do agree with Edward she shouldn't be living there, not because of the place but the neighbors. There's something that doesn't feel right.

The commitment ceremony seems to be a lot like a wedding and should be taken seriously, Bella realized this. That's what made her snap, open up with Edward and accept her responsability. 

The week-end is closing on them.... And still no idea what their punishments will be.

Okay, so Bella should have told him before, I agree, but a part of her worried, and with reason, he would over react. Just as he did, right now. She didn't want to hurt him on purpose, she never would. She wanted to feel she is able to do things for herself, not be so dependent. He wants her to open up and trust him, but she needs to trust herself first, she needs to feel she is able to take care of things, to come to the right decision. 

Both of them need to see that before fixing each other, they need to work on themselves too. 

What will impulsive Bella do now? Leave? Follow orders? It's hard to say. 

Good to know there's someone else watching the world cup. Be sure to watch tomorrow's game, there will be plenty of eye candy ;)

Bella is learning, it isn't easy sometimes, but she is making a big effort. Edward is right, he needs to keep his word, that helps show his level of commitment and makes Bella want to be better.

They were so happy when they went out, that of course, they never saw, or even considered pictures might be taken. And now they are out.... what will that mean?

Bella handled being out in public much better than anyone expected, even her. That was great, since she will be out in the public eye from time to time. 

Her shopping day was almost as expected, of course, there had to be a little surprise, who would have guessed it could be enjoyed by almost everyone. Poor Anderson.

Four days, how quick can they go? Hopefully a lot.

Somethings are easier to understand and accept than others. Bella was having a difficult time accepting that asking for help, isn't a sign of weakness. It cost her dearly, she was making herself sick, and that is never right. She has been on her own for a while, so it's understandable she will have a rough time sharing, and accepting help. With how the week went, I think she will do much better.

Bella has been in such a emotionally complicated situation, so a simple gesture can make her flip either side, good or bad, right or wrong. I am sure Esme was touched, by Bella's actions, and her tears were happy, proud ones, but to Bella, it seemed the opposite. I just hope she doesn't go too far, and not out of the property.

Who can be in the zoo as you said.... I'm guessing a certain neighbor who said had a score to settle with the Cullens. His family might have turned their back on him, at least his father, but if there are more grudges....

It seemed like a peaceful holiday and it's being all but.

There's a lot to think about in this chapter. Edward wanted it to be an experience for Bella, and it was, in many ways. She didn't have all the information before going there. There were things Edward shared, and some he kept to himself. That made Bella's reactions expected and unexpected. There were things that were tests for her. In some she did well, while in others she did badly. Did Edward expect this? Probably, partially. But there were things in which he thought she would do better and she didn't. She realized she made some mistakes and that there will be consequences for those mistakes. What will the morning bring? Punishment, but hopefully, talking and explaining too.

It was a really good chapter. Lots of learning both for Edward and Bella. The play party was an experience for both. Both made some mistakes, Bella figured them out sooner than Edward. The great thing was that they realized them, apologized and now have the tools to move forward from them.

The Dom reunions will be really good for Edward, just as much as Kate mentoring Bella. It shows how big both their committment is. 

The Shibari was amazing, hot and sexy. Bella made Edward proud and impressed the instructor, then the games night was lots of fun and help.

Edward is nervous and I guess his nervousness has to do with the presence of someone in LA. Someone none of them knows is there and has been watching them all. Lets hope it will be okay.

Fiorella and Michele, you both did an amazing and superb job with this chapter. It was huge, in length and plot. Add all the angst and fear. WOW You ladies are amazing.

It was a nightmare, for the girls and Dan, poor kid, really. Bella was able to keep some head at all times. She took things slowly and was able to keep things safe for a long time, quite impressive. Rosalie did good by staying in the room as long as she did. Yes, she should have stayed there but, try to get in her shoes, wouldn't you feel anxious and want to see what's really going on?

Thankfully it was just a minor injury and Kate will be physically fine really soon. Although, mentally, it will take them a bit longer. But they are  a close family, filled with love and support, that should speed things a little.

Everyone copes with things differently. Bella was clueless as to what her coping mechanism should be for a long time. Now she knows it, but still has a bit of trouble expressing her needs. Fortunetly, she has Edward to help her with that.

Who would have suspected that Carlisle and Esme have known for quite sometime now. It was a surprise, especially how Carlisle told them. It was really great.

Then Rosalie... the mystery is solved, nothing bad. Actually something great that will fill the entire family with joy, and as Rose said, crying too ;)

I first need to apologize for being gone so long. RL really had me busy the last couple of months. Thankfully things are settling down and I am being able to start catching up with reading. :)

As much as Edward wants to keep things away from the public he can't. He knows this, but still has a hard time accepting it. Bella is part of his life, his life is in the spotlight so Bella will need to be there too from time to time. He needs to learn to handle that. Hopefully Aro, Heidi and Felix will help him there. Aro was right, Heidi and Felix need to have a good relationship with Bella. I think they will. They are working a lot to make things as easy as possible.

The girls needed to know about James and Jacob, especially Bella. If it hadn't been them, someone would easily say something and surprise them, not in a good way.

The Denalli's life has changed for ever. I think leaving is the best choice for them. They need a fresh clean start. Carlisle and Esme were very nice and kind, Eleazar has to be grateful and a bit more at peace.

Charlie is here.... things so far are going okay, hopefully they will only get better.

I loved the presents between Charlie and Bella, they meant so much to each other. They were testament of both of their desires, before the holidays to make amends between them. Not to say the rest of the presents weren't great, but these two were the best.

Edward got scared when Bella told him what she shared with Edward. If we get in his shoes, it's more than understandable. His girlfriend's dad, who happens to be a police officer, knowing what happens between his baby girl and a guy... I also get Bella's need to share that information with him. She needs to feel she is doing everything in her power to remain close to him.

Charlie took thing better than anyone expected. His talk with Carlisle and Garrett was of great help too.

The punishment was fast, strong, harsh, painful, but sadly necessary. Sometimes we need to be in someone else's shoes to really understand things, that's what the guys hoped to achieve I guess. They did go a bit far, especially in Bella's case, though. 

Thankfully she has a huge family where different points of view exist. Carlisle's opinion was that it went too far and took matters into his own hands to comfort Bella. That was amazing.

As for Alice, her entire life she has gotten away with almost everything thanks to her charm and wit. That's not reality and she needs to understand it. She can get herself and Bella in a lot of trouble and dangerous situations. I hope she gets it this time.