I had never given much thought to how I would die, but dying in the place of someone I love doesn't seem like such a bad way to go.

Is my mom all right?" "She's perfectly fine. don't worry, Bella, I have no quarrel with her. Unless you didn't come alone, of course." Light, amused. "I'm alone." I'd never been more alone in my entire life.

Whoa, whoa! Hold up, there, kid. She lives in Forks, remember? So she gets rained on.

Let her see me clearly.

The shadows didn't seem as dark as usual. Not with my personal sun along.

I belong wherever I want to be.

It was amazing how instantaneously the choking fear vanished, amazing how suddenly the feeling of security washed over me - even before I was off the street - as soon as I heard his voice.