Do I dazzle you?" I voiced my curiosity impulsively, and then the words were out, and it was too late to recall them. But before I had time to too deeply regret speaking the words aloud, she answered "Frequently." And her cheeks took on a faint pink glow. I dazzled her. My silent heart swelled with a hope more intense than I could ever remember having felt before.

I love you," I said in a low, intense voice. "I will always love you, no matter what happens now.

Um," Doc said in a mild voice, "medically speaking, I'm not sure that was the most helpful thing for his condition." "But I feel better," Jared answered, sullen. Doc smiled the tiniest smile. "Well, maybe a few more minutes of unconsciousness won't kill him.

So, how come Jacob Black gets to give you a gift and I don't? Because I have nothing to give back to you. Bella, you give me everything just by breathing.

I am Switzerland. I refuse to be affected by territorial disputes between mythical creatures.

How easy it must be when you had no secrets from the person you lived with." - Eclipse, page 208

I can do this, I lied to myself feebly. No one was going to bite me.