Bella’s not judging Edward’s family and friends fairly. Her situation is much different than Edward’s—she hadn’t given Charlie any reason to completely dismiss her claims like he did. Edward, on the other hand, has a long history of being prone to anger and violence, disrespecting pretty much everyone, saying threatening words to Bella in the parking lot, and straight out proclaiming that he didn’t care about Bella’s injuries or even her as a person.

It’s absolutely reasonable that they wouldn’t give him the benefit of doubt. Carlisle and Esme aren’t betraying their son—they’re finally responding as one would expect of parents. I do blame them for letting Edward get away with so much for so long, and though their son may be mostly innocent of what they suspect, at least they’re finally trying to act parental.

Oh, and I want to make clear I’m commenting on the characters, not the writing itself, which is fantastic! I’ve reread this many times over.

Just Wow! I couldn't put it down. You definitely have mastered writing Angst, suspense, and created a plot that is gripping. As I read this, I became aware that the problem of Ritual Abuse is probably more widespread than we are aware. Children born into families that practice certain pagan religious beliefs are at high risk for this type of abuse and worse. Thank you for sharing your talents with us (your readers). Amazing story!

Charlie was ignorant in the book, too.

A temper definitly puts you in a bad position for karma to hit.

The fact that Renee slapped her was enough to prove that she had not taken responsibility for what she had done.

Oh boy...

Is bad when one of the people who are supposed to love you (and have your best interests at heart) hurts you with their crazy thoughts under the influence of drugs.

What in the world is going on?

I think you wrote a wonderful story. Very intense and some times extremely sad. Loved it.

that's some smurf ass stuff... since uk smurfs came to our world through the portal during the blue moon

This story is amazing! Yes very dark but wow! So many nights I found myself reading this and being exhausted the next morning from all the sleep I missed because I couldn’t put it down. Such emotion and heartache but peace and clarity so well included. I cant wait to read more of your work!

This story is brilliant. I pulled several all-nighters just reading it. Thank you for writing and posting it.

A wonderful story thank you
You have a great imagination

I haven't finished this chapter so maybe this question is answered later but, Jacob? Carlisle said he's getting the help he needs and Edward is arguing he should be locked up for nearly getting Bella killed. His involvement in Bella being forced into the rituals is obviously awful but has Edward forgotten there are 2 witnesses to Jacob shooting Jasper and putting him in a coma? Edward and Leah were both there, Jasper too of course. Regardless of the crazy rituals and Forks vs Quileute laws, shooting Jasper would get Jacob locked up, right? Whether in jail or a mental health facility is up for the courts to decide I think but either way he would definitely be incarcerated somewhere.

LOVED LOVED LOVED