You could run from someone you feared, you could try to fight someone you hated. All my reactions were geared toward those kinds of killers – the monsters, the enemies. When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give your beloved, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved?
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
The friendship that had sprung up between Edward and Seth was something that still boggled my mind. It was proof, though, that things didn’t have to be this way. That vampires and werewolves could get along just fine, thank you very much, if they were of a mind to.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
Charlie, I realize that I’ve gone about this out of order. Traditionally, I should have asked you first. I mean no disrespect, but since Bella has already said yes and I don’t want to diminish her choice in the matter, instead of asking you for her hand, I’m asking for your blessing. We’re getting married, Charlie. I love her more than anything in the world, more than my own life, and – by some miracle – she loves me that way, too. Will you give us your blessing?
Edward Cullen, Breaking Dawn
I’m one hundred percent sure about Edward.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
Sometimes it was so easy to forget that I was kissing a vampire.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
I opened my eyes and found his open, too, staring at my face. It made no sense when he looked at me that way. Like I was the prize rather than the outrageously lucky winner.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
It seemed silly that this fact – the existence of his soul – had ever been in question, even if he was a vampire. He had the most beautiful soul, more beautiful than his brilliant mind or his incomparable face or his glorious body.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
Practice makes perfect.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
I’m sure about you. The rest I can live through.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
Edward, we’ve been through this and through this. I know it will be hard, but this is what I want. I want you, and I want you forever. One lifetime is simply not enough for me.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn
It’s not right! I don’t want you to have to make sacrifices for me. I want to give you things, not take things away from you. I don’t want to steal your future.
Edward Cullen, Breaking Dawn
I’ve been waiting a century to marry you, Miss Swan.
Edward Cullen, Breaking Dawn
Oh, for the love of all that’s holy!
Edward Cullen, Breaking Dawn
Enjoying the party, Mrs. Cullen?
Edward Cullen, Breaking Dawn