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

Because there was nothing more terrifying to me, more excruciating, than the thought of turning away from him. it was an impossibility.

Death is Peaceful, Life is Harder

I used to think of you that way, you know. Like the sun. My personal sun. You balanced out the clouds nicely for me." He sighed. "The clouds I can handle. But I can't fight with an eclipse.

I’m afraid you’re going to have to make a choice.

I wanted him like I wanted air to breathe. Not a choice- a necessity.

I hear voices in my mind and you're worried that you're the freak,” he laughed.