The kiss began much the same as usual--Edward was as careful as ever, and my heart began to overreact like it always did. And then something seemed to change. Suddenly his lips became much more urgent, his free hand twisted into my hair and held my face securely to his. And though I was clearly beginning to cross his cautious lines, for once he didn't stop me. His body was cold through the thin quilt, but I crushed myself against him eagerly.

Jasper? What do vampires do for bachelor parties? You're not taking him to a strip club, are you?

Bella: "Should I be afraid?" Edward: "Terrified."

Let me guess,' Ian said in a voice like ice. 'You fell on a rock.

Repeat one word of what I just said and I'll cheerfully beat you to death, Mike.

It's twilight. It’s the safest time of day for us. The easiest time. But also the saddest, in a way...the end of another day, the return of the night. Darkness is so predictable, don’t you think?

I love you. You're my only reason to stay alive... if that's what I am.