Twilight Stephenie Meyer 2005 Preface

   I love you. I am so sorry. He has my mom, and I have to try. I know it may not work. I 
am so very, very sorry.
   Don't be angry with Alice and Jasper. If I get away from them it will be a miracle. Tell 
them thank you for me. Alice especially, please.
   And please, please, don't come after him. That's what he wants. I think. I can't bear it if 
anyone has to be hurt because of me, especially you. Please, this is the only thing I can 
ask you now. For me.
   I love you. Forgive me.
   Bella
 
   I folded the letter carefully, and sealed it in the envelope. Eventually he would find it. I 
only hoped he would understand, and listen to me just this once.
   And then I carefully sealed away my heart.

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