I didn’t want to be the monster! I didn’t want to kill this room full of harmless children! I didn’t want to lose everything I’d gained in a lifetime of sacrifice and denial!
I ached for the difference between Carlisle and me – that he could touch her so gently, without fear, knowing he would never harm her.
It took less than half a second for me to realize that, as long as I was truly insane now, I might as well enjoy the delusions while they were pleasant.
Bella, there’s a part of you that loves me.
Even if we all want you here, you don’t belong until you decide you do.
I was in disbelief that I’d just explained my dreary life to this bizarre, beautiful boy who may or may not despise me. Bella Swan.
It’s not the end. It’s the beginning.
He was my best friend. I would always love him, and it would never, ever be enough.
I was much more upset by the situation with Jacob than by the possibility of being eaten by a bear.
I took his hand, and suddely he yanked me – too roughly – right off the bed so that I thudded against his chest. “Just in case,” he muttered against my hair, crushing me in a bear hug that about to broke my ribs. “Can’t – breathe!” I gasped.
Once you cared about a person, it was impossible to be logical about them anymore.
Mike’s eyes narrowed shrewdly. “Don’t kid yourself, Bella. The guy’s head over heels for you.” “I know,” I sighed. “Life is complicated.” “And girls are cruel,” Mike said under his breath.
I’d forgotten how exuberant you are.
Dad, I wrote. I’m with Alice. Edward’s in trouble. You can ground me when I get back. I know it’s a bad time. So sorry. Love you so much. Bella.
You don’t get a lot of suicidal vampires.
Try not to trip. We don’t have time for a concussion today.
I bit a pillow. Or two.
I tried to be diplomatic, but mostly I just lied a lot.
I thought you were supposed to be pretending I don’t exist, not irritating me to death.
If this is how you’re going to react, I’ll freak out more often.