Nouvelle Lune

Stephenie Meyer

Bella Swan's 18th birthday celebration with the Cullens turns sour when Jasper nearly attacks her after she cuts herself. This incident causes Edward to rethink Bella's safety around him and his vampire family, ultimately leading him to decide to leave her, believing it to be the safest option for her. Devastated, Bella falls into a deep depression, finding solace only in her friendship with Jacob Black. However, her recovery is complicated by her risky behaviors to cause Edward to hallucinate, 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.