*UPDATING in mid/late 2023*

Following her mother's heartbreaking death, Bella moves back to Forks. It's there she reconnects with her father and forms a bond with the next-door neighbor. Is she the one who can heal his wounded heart; or will he hurt her over his fear of falling in love again? 

***1st Place Winner for Favorite Undiscovered FF in 2014* AH/OOC, Olderward/Teenella    

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noun. An heir apparent is a person who is first in line of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting, except by a change in the rules of succession. E/B. OOC.    

“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds" - Nicholas Sparks. A reclusive artist and a musician embark on a journey in NYC, but with their own twist. ExB Mature Daddykink.

After unexpectedly being given an antique desk and finding a letter written by Edward to his cousin over nine decades earlier in a hidden compartment, Bella, on a whim, decides to respond and starts them on a journey neither could have ever imagined. 

Perhaps there are some things we aren't meant to understand, just accept....

This story will eventually contain character death.

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Summary: The newly appointed King Edward has failed to produce an heir with his wife of fifteen years. At thirty years old Queen Tanya's chances of ever giving Edward a live son have greatly lessened. Edward's Privy Council have decided on a course of action: Queen Tanya will be asked to revoke the crown and her title as wife of Edward. Edward will then marry another. Many young ladies have been brought to court with the task of catching their king. Duty, Loyalty and Threats will bring England a queen who will change their king. But will it be for the better?

Rating for future content.

What if Bella Swan was the reincarnation of Isabella Salvatore, Damon and Stefan's beloved sister that had died tragically? She not only looks exact but due to a spell cast years ago, she has begun to remember her former life. What will the Salvatore brothers do when they find out she exists? How will this affect Bella's relationships, especially with Edward? How do Katherine, Victoria and Klaus factor in?

AU: Takes place at the end of New Moon (Twilight) and the end of Season 2 Vampire Diaries.

Bella's perfect world is crumbling around her. She feels as though she's drowning when she meets an angry, broken Edward. Can he save her while living in an abusive nightmare of his own? Can they save each other? 

"Growing up is hard. It's hard for everyone,however, some are luckier than others. I always thought I was one of those lucky ones, but as I sat there, I realized how wrong I was."