When two are stripped, long ere the course begin, We wish that one should love, the other win-Christopher Marlowe What if Bella wasn't the first love of Edward Cullen's life? What if he was happily committed to another, and Bella's arrival forced them apart? Marlowe Juliette Castille has been Edward Cullen's better half for over half of a century. Born and raised in France, she was found and changed by the Volturi after she had been attacked late one night. After refusing to follow 'her normal diet', Aro arranged for her to meet the Cullen's...and it was love at first sight from there. When Alice has a disturbing vision involving Edward with a girl named Bella Swan, Marlowe is faced with the hardest decision of her existence. Let the only person she's ever truly loved go? Or keep him from his fate and suffer the consequences? ************************************************** Disclaimer: All rightful characters, plot points, and themes belong to Stephanie Meyer where credit is due. Mature: Readers sensitive to discussions of mental health, eating disorders, and depression are advised to take caution when reading this book. All sensitive matters are discussed in uplifting and healthy ways, but triggers may still be present.