I was like a lost moon―my planet destroyed in some cataclysmic, disaster-movie scenario of desolation―that continued, nevertheless, to circle in a tight little orbit around the empty space left behind, ignoring the laws of gravity.

I already know how strong you are. You didn't have to break the furniture." —Bella Swan

So, did you stab Edward Cullen with a pencil or what? I've never seen him act like that.

They wouldn't let me play; only Alice would play games with me anymore.

We're a bit sensitive to blood around here. I'm sure you can understand that.

Who gives an island as a gift? I frowned. I hadn’t realized Edward’s extreme generosity was a learned behavior. Bella

When you live for the fight, for the blood, the relationships you form are tenuous and easily broken.