In my dream it was very dark, and what dim light there was seemed to be radiating from Edward's skin. I couldn't see his face, just his back as he walked away from me, leaving me in the blackness. No matter how fast I ran, I couldn't catch up to him; no matter how loud I called, he never turned. Troubled, I woke in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep again for what seemed like a very long time. After that, he was in my dreams nearly every night, but always on the periphery, never within reach.

I ached for the difference between Carlisle and me - that he could touch her so gently, without fear, knowing he would never harm her.

I'm gonna fight for you, until your heart stops beating.

Edward thought he was going to ruin Bella's life and he made her happy. And that really was everything for him.

Of course, die for the monster spawn. It was so Bella.

I can't always be Lois Lane," I insisted. "I want to be Superman, too.

In my head, Carlisle’s kind eyes did not judge me. I knew that he would forgive me for this horrible act that I would do. Because he loved me. Because he thought I was better than I was. And he would still love me, even as I now proved him wrong.