Huh? So, Victoria is not hunting Bella? Or is she forcing her to do this? Why wouldn't she want the Cullens there?

"I was just trying to avoid laughing hysterically at the idea that I should give a damn what any of you want or need."

Good going, Bella! Why SHOULD she give a crap about THEM? What right do any of them have to think she owes them a DAMN THING?

Too short!

Love how Bella's ripping into the Cullens for their hypocrisy.

Can't wait until they realize they left her to Victoria, when they were out to "protect" her.

NO FAIR. You cannot start such an interesting story and then leave it there! That is uncool, chica. Seriously, I am very intrigued and hope to read some more very soon :-)

Ok, Emmett... I'm as angry with NM Edward as the next person.

BUT. Why do the Cullens continually get away with putting ALL of the blame on EDWARD for leaving Bella when THEY chose to go with him?

He didn't hold a flamethrower to their heads to force them to leave her. He didn't make them go, he couldn't force them to stay away.

Any one of them could have looked in on her, written to her, called her, e-mailed her. Alice could have looked for her.

So, let's not put it all on (half-crazed) Eddie here. It's convenient, but it's not true.

"Bella," Alice began carefully, "let us help you. It's no more than what we would do for each other. You know we consider you family."

"Obviously. All the dumping and leaving and ignoring really showed your support," Bella scoffed.

*Snicker* Oh, I love this! Yes, Alice... you really showed your sisterly support and love for Bella. How about you go screw yourself?

Awww... poor widdle Alice is hurt. Boo-hoo. What should Bella feel for that back-stabbing "sister"?

I love this Bella.

"I'm not currently in the market for a sparkly superhero" loved this line!

Feisty Bella, I love it!

I love how you have written Esme's character in this chapter.

I think I'm hooked already!