He raised his hand, hesitant, conflict raging in his eyes, and then swiftly brushed the length of my cheekbone with his fingertips. His skin was as icy as ever, but the trail his fingers left on my skin was alarmingly warm - like I'd been burned, but didn't feel the pain of it yet.

Storytelling was the most honored of all talents, for it benefited everyone.

I feel like humor is a part of life. I don't think it comes through as much in the novels as it does in my head.

It felt almost rude to ignore toe pretty white bed, but we just weren’t going to make it that far.

I don't have any leeches on my speed dial." — Jacob Black

Be happy that after living so many lives, I finally found something to die for

"And you're worried, not because you're headed to meet a houseful of vampires, but because you think those vampires won't approve of you, correct?” “That's right,” I answered immediately, hiding my surprise at his casual use of the word. He shook his head. “You're incredible."