“I'm sure I still have boundaries-like the continental U.S, for example.”

“Forever," he vowed, still a little staggered. "That's all I'm asking for," I said,”

“Yeah right,' Jacob muttered. 'I'm sure he's quite the pacifist.”

“My name is Jared Howe. I haven't spoken to another human being in more than two years, so I'm sure I must seem...a little crazy to you.”

“When I write a story, it's not like I'm thinking about what I'm doing”

“Happiness expanded like an explosion inside me – so extreme, so violent that I wasn’t sure I’d survive it.”

“I'm no good for you, Bella''Don't be ridiculous.' I wanted to sound angry, but it sounded like I was begging. ”