Why did she have to come here? Why did she have to exist? Why did she have to ruin the little peace I had in this non-life of mine? Why had this aggravating human ever been born? She would ruin me.

Edward Cullen, Midnight Sun

Of course, keeping you safe is beginning to feel like a full-time occupation that requires my constant presence.

It’s too easy to be myself with you.

Perhaps it was just some long buried protective instinct – the strong for the weak. This girl looked more fragile than her new classmates.
Edward Cullen, Midnight Sun

I’m the world’s best predator, aren’t I? Everything about me invites you in — my voice, my face, even my smell. As if I need any of that!

Edward: How can someone so tiny be so annoying?

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I knew that he would forgive me for this horrible act that I would do. Because he loved me. Because he thought I was better than I was. And he would still love me, even as I now proved him wrong.

Edward Cullen, Midnight Sun

I can be patient — if I make a great effort.

Honestly — I’ve seen corpses with better color. I was concerned that I might have to avenge your murder.

I’m essentially a selfish creature. I crave your company too much to do what I should.