“But I didn’t,” he broke in. “And you can’t expect me to let you—” “Oh, yes, I can,” I interrupted him. “That’s exactly what I expect—” “This won’t happen again.” “That’s right! Because you’re not going to overreact next time.” “Because there isn’t going to be a next time.” “I understand when you have to leave, even if I don’t like it—” “That’s not the same. I’m not risking my life.” “Neither am I.” “Werewolves constitute a risk.” “I disagree.” “I’m not negotiating this, Bella.” “Neither am I.”

