Like all bullies, they’re cowards underneath the swagger

Not many people get every single thing they want plus all the things they didn't think to ask for in the same day.

The irresponsible mother helped explain bella's maturity. She'd had to grow up early, to become the caretaker. That's why she didn't like being cared for- she felt it was her job.

It's healthy to ditch class now and then." To be precise, it was healthier for humans if vampires ditched on days when human blood would be spilt.

And, by the way, I adore you.... in frightening, dangerous ways.

That actually is one of my huge challenges right now because I write best at night, no question. I can focus. You know you're not getting any phone calls, I can shut everything down, and I'm just more creative at night.

I'd been broken beyond repair.