Hands down, the best AU story I've read. Really sad to come to the end, I would so enjoy following them into this time period, and on into the future as you imagine it. 

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I enjoyed reading it very much.

I loved Bella's reaction. She understands it is what one mate would do for another.

Another very intense and exciting chapter.

I can see Jasper's POV about Scarlett. LOL

Oooh, this is an interesting twist.

I hope Eleazar will recognise Bella's talent and he and Carmen will become family.

Wow! Bella being able to calm Jasper was amazing.

How human of Edward to worry about Bella learning to drive - I love to see that side of the vampires.

For many reason the Rosalie and Bella relationship is often the hardest to estbalish - I like how you did it.

Love the idea of giddy vampires. LOL

You wrote Jasper very in keeping with canon and very 'human'.

It's lovely to read how accepted they are into the family.

I enjoyed seeing what alice sees in the furture for them but I would just like to know if you will be doing a epilogue on bella pov or edward??

What is there to forgive? Edward, having spent time in Europe, particularly Italy, likes soccer, no surprise there! Bella, being the sensible young woman she is, survived her ordeal as I knew she would, most likely helped by her 'gift'. This shield she seems to have will magnify when she is changed, I imagine. That is evidently quite soon, now that Irina has decided to tattle to the Volturi. Some gratitude, for Edward sparing her miserable life! He should have followed his first instinct and ended her! More shame for Kate and Tanya to bear!

Glad to see Ives is no more, but I would be weary of Tanya and Irina both, as women can be quite vengeful when they fill they have been wronged.  I hope that Edward gets over his brooding and changes Bella soon, she is around too much danger to put it off much longer. Thanks

You are absolutely right, it's way better to be alive and traumatized, than untouched and dead! I've noticed how different Edward and Bella  seem in your story and have appreciated that fact several times. Can't wait to read how Edward wreaks vengance on this evil vampire that dared take his Bella from him, even temporarily. I also feel a tiny bit bad for Irina, she sure got sucked into this guy's spell and went against everything she believed in for his sake.

What a ho!  So glad Rose and Carmen got to them in time, now they need to save Bella from a similar fate 

Having tea from a real Russian samovar must have been a novel experience for Bella. (a lot of fanfic readers forget the Denali sisters are Russian) Jasper lending her a copy of Gone With the Wind seems in character for him, the Southern gentleman. As for who's at the door, I greatly fear it is Yves. He had a reaction to Bella's scent, I noticed, and not a good one! If it's him, Bella's in big trouble, since she's all alone, with no help!

You're absolutely correct about Caius, almost anything sets him off! Yves  is most likely going after Bella, because she's human and she's Edward's mate. The thrill of the game will make her irresistible to him! Then there will be hell to pay!

The luck of the draw turned out very well for Carmen. Her life was a misery as a human , then she was nearly killed at a Volturi "banquet", and blessedly saved by her mate. Eleazar was also fortunate, as he had been alone for centuries. He really loved Carmen , to be so considerate of her feeding habits and patient with her feelings. How could she resist such a caring, thoughtful, avenging mate? It's the dream of many women to find a man like him!

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Loved this chapter.......Do Eleazar and Carmen have gold eyes like the Cullens in this story?

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Thank you for the information about lp's. I wasn't aware they went back that far. My mom had lots of 78's when we were small. I remember lp's in junior high, then 45's by the mid-fifties. I'm guessing Edward will find a way to record his compositions, or find someone trustworthy to do it for him. Running into Eleazar may not be such a bad thing, if he has left the service of Aro Volturi. If he hasn't Edward needs to protect Bella from him. Crossing my fingers, I await your decision about which way it goes! See you next time!

I like that her shield is already starting to manifest as a human, much like Edward's did.  I don't agree with Edward wanting to keep her human because she may have a power as a Vampire.  If he doesn't turn her, then the Volturi could still find her, note her power thru Eleazar, and change her anyways.  I hope Bella gets a say in all this and Edward allows her to make the decision to change.

I just chalk it up to the newly-wed year, the getting to know each other and become more of a couple. So, Bella and Edward have a few rather unique problems. I have no doubt they will work them out together, and be much happier for it. The concerts I sort of remember from when I was young, my mother and her mother both loved all music, as do I.( with the exception of rap, which in our home is referred to as 'rap crap', courtesy of my darling husband!) I really laughed at the idea of Bella presenting Edward with a basket of furry appetizers!

I clicked on the link , and the ring is gorgeous! Beautiful and old-fashioned looking, yet timeless. The good stuff is always in style. Like any young newlywed couple, Bella and Edward are planning their life and future. It's oddly normal,  you know what I mean? Makes no difference that he's a vampire, they both want to further their education and do something useful.  I like that! New York  is a good city for them to live in, plenty of people to blend in with. Even in 1945, that was a bustling city of millions, all busy with their own concerns, maybe not too nosy about strangers either.

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This was a very good chapter, for both Bella's feelings, as well as Jasper's. I can already see a bond growing between Jasper and Edward, based on Jasper's admiration for his new brother. As for Bella, she's willingly accepting the fact of life in a house full of vampires. She may be modest, but is also very practical. I really like Bella in this story, the way you've written her. Of couse, I like all these characters, always have!

Yea!  I am so glad you decided to continue this storyline.  There is so much plot you can explore with Bella being introduced both to America and Veggie Vampires - Can't wait.

PS - love all the historical details you add.  I love my Dior shoes today, but had no idea of the history of Dior...  Thanks!

It never hurts to refresh your memory, even though it's been a short time since you finished Parachutist, so I read the prologue anyway. It's great to see this next chapter in Edward and Bella's lives. Looking forward to seeing them fit in with the Cullens and for Bella to adjust to the United States.

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