“Just you wait till I’m a vampire! I’m not going to be sitting on the sidelines next time.”

“I’m a little worried about Edward… Can vampires go into shock?”

“I’m just going to do what I want now, and let the chips fall where they may.”

“I’m afraid you’re going to have to make a choice.”

“Angry grizzly bears are going to look tame next to what is waiting for you at home." I snapped the phone shut and placed it in her waiting hand. "I'm done.”

“As long as you like me the best. And you think I’m good-looking—sort of. I’m prepared to be annoyingly persistent.”

“Sometimes I’m afraid that I’m losing myself.”