Neumond

Stephenie Meyer

Bella Swan's 18th birthday party with the Cullens turns sour when Jasper nearly attacks her after she cuts herself. This incident causes Edward to reevaluate Bella's safety around him and his vampire family, ultimately leading him to decide that leaving her is the safest option for her. Deeply shaken, Bella falls into a deep depression, finding only solace in her friendship with Jacob Black. However, her healing is complicated by her risky behavior to induce hallucinations of Edward and Jacob's revelation that he is a werewolf. As Bella navigates her complex emotions and the dangers of her world, her relationship with Jacob deepens, but is strained by her unwavering feelings for Edward, whom she believes she has lost forever.