Because there was nothing more terrifying to me, more excruciating, than the thought of turning away from him. it was an impossibility.
Stephenie MeyerBut I love you, โ he whispered. โDoesn't that matter?โ โOf course it matters. So much. Can't you see? That only makes it moreโฆ necessary.โ His eyes flashed open. โIs it so unbearable to have me love you? Is that it? I can keep my mouth shut, Wanda. I won't say it again. You can be with Jared, if that's what you want. Just stay.
Stephenie MeyerI am not really breaking any rules. Charlie said I could never take another step through the door again... I came in through the window... Still, the intent was clear," said Edward.
Stephenie MeyerIn my dream it was very dark, and what dim light there was seemed to be radiating from Edward's skin. I couldn't see his face, just his back as he walked away from me, leaving me in the blackness. No matter how fast I ran, I couldn't catch up to him; no matter how loud I called, he never turned. Troubled, I woke in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep again for what seemed like a very long time. After that, he was in my dreams nearly every night, but always on the periphery, never within reach.
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