I kept pushing against the black, though, almost a reflex. I wasn't trying to lift it. I was just resisting. Not allowing it to crush me completely. I wasn't Atlas, and the black felt as heavy as a planet; I couldn't shoulder it. All I could do was not be entirely obliterated.

At least he's alive and well. I love him enough that I want that. I want him to have what's best for him." She sighed. "I just don't want to stick around to watch.

Your number was up the first time I met you.

love gave someone the power to break you. I'd been broken beyond repair.

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

Run, Bella, run. I love you too much, for your good or mine.

As if you could outrun me.