A take on the classic New Moon AU - what if Alice didn't appear when she did, leading to the Cullens' return to Forks. What if Bella and Jacob had a chance to explore their romantic feelings? When Bella decides to provide some solace to her broken heart and give Jacob a chance, she also learns about resilience, rebuilding, and moving on.
While Jacob and Bella explore a new stage in their relationship, continuing danger from Victoria throws Bella more firmly into the fold of the La Push pack.
Her whole life, Bella always felt that she didn't quite fit with other humans. She thought she lost her one chance to find her place when the Cullens left. But that's not how chances work. And maybe Bella isn't the broken misfit she always thought. Sometimes finding your place doesn't require a big change. Sometimes it's as easy as breathing. When Edward told Bella she would forget and move on it seemed especially cruel. But the ability to change, grow, and adapt is truly beautiful, and strong. It’s human.
As long as you’re alive, there’s hope.
Now Bella and the pack just have to survive what's coming.
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This fan fiction is about if Edward never returned in New Moon and Bella stayed with Jacob. The mix of fan fiction and canon material was perfect. I loved getting to know the wolves more. This author gives Leah the character development that she deserved.
The only downside is that it hasn't been updated since April 2020 and remains incomplete.