Thank you so much for updating....the chapter was long but for some reason it never feels long enough (pls take that as a compliment).  Tony is so angry, understandably so...Edward definitely needs to ask for Bella, Reni and Tony's forgiveness.  Can't wait to read the next chapter.  Please update soon.

Ohhhh dear, Tony's about to get way, way more mad, if it were possible.  And I DID catch the reference to the wolves, with the help of your end note! I don't know that I agree with Bella's rationale about why she has to explain anything to them - and why would she care what they think at this point, anyway?  But whatever, a small point, since they have to figure it out sooner or later for the plot to move forward.  THANK YOU for the new chapter, I am really enjoying your story! 

Author's Response:

 In the grand scheme of things, it's not really them that's she's proving herself to. Deep down, I think she's trying to prove to herself that she's not who they think she is. Edward leaving, everthing thats happened to her, really shattered her grappling on who she thought she was. Not walking away and facing the cullens head on, dishing out everything that's happened to her and her children, no matter how painful, is her proving to herself that she is strong, that she is mature, that she still is the person she was before vampires came into her life. It's about solidifying her identity. Solidifying who she is for herself.

So I guess in a way, its' her self-preservation finally kicking in. :)

And your right, Tony's going to get more upset :)

Thanks ;)

Thank you!

A++++++++++++

Can't wait for them to see Bella

This was great, im glad Bella stood her own in this, it would have sucked if she didnt stand up to rose and all. Sheesh I feel kinda bad for Edward though, I wouldnt want to be in his situation.

btw...the wolves...maybe those kids that were laughing by?

Author's Response:

Close :) the kids they passsed as they left the school. Glad you like...

good touch on this chapter

This is one of my favorite fics. Update soon please! I did notice the Reni's comment about some people not smelling so good. I wondered if that was a wolf.

Author's Response:

Your close :)

This is really very good - I like Bella, Tony and Reni and I hope they eventually reconcile with Edward (although I do hope Bella gets to kick his arse for a bit rather than just falling over straight away like they normally do when he returns!) and the rest of the Cullens.

Never liked Rosalie anyway - she always seems to jump to conclusions and needs to think things out a bit more.  Hopefully what Bella has to say will shut her mouth for her.

Great story line and looking forward to seeing where this goes - how long will it take Bella to tell them it's Joram and how long before the Volturi turn up again, ooh and how long before they try to kick the Cullens/Swans arses??  (Sorry that was like watching Uncle Buck!)

Well done.

Achilles

Author's Response:

Trust me, Bella's not going to be falling in ANYONE'S arms anytime soon.

Rosalie is quite vain and selfish. But she does care about her family, which is partly why she reacted so poorly with Bella. She's generally wary of anyone and anything that presents as a possible threat to her life/routine. She holds such a strong grudge against Bella because she sees her as the reason why her family isn't the same. I know I haven't shown it, but the Cullen's haven't been the same since their departure, and that infuriates Rosalie, even more so since it's because of a "trivial distraction" (Bella). Like in the original series, Rosalie refuses to believe that Edward's feelings for Bella are stronger than her own for Emmett. It's all about her.  Ergo, she's still at loss as to why her family is mooning over someone that in her eyes wasn't even important. She is quite deluded. She has some growing up to do....

As for the Volturi....you'll just have to wait and see ;)

thanks for reviewing:)

I am really excited that I got to read more about Tony and is family today, and at the same time I am really frustrated that I will have to wait again to read more.

This story is one of the most intriguing and captivating I have ever read, and every day I hope it will be the day of another update.

looking foward to the next chapter 

Update soon please...

Author's Response:

First draft of ch. 8 has already been sent to my beta :)

Fantastic story please update soon.