Chapter 22, Flight Summary

In the reception area, as they wait until darkness falls, Bella breaks down. She sobs and shakes at the horror of all those people who were so casually fed to the vampires. Their screams will stay inside Bella's head for a long time. Edward holds her and kisses her hair. She feels safe, or at least she pretends to feel safe. Bella acknowledges the possibility that Edward is only trying to keep her calm, that he might turn and leave again the moment this is over. He strokes her face and kisses her hair. Bella notices that he does not kiss her lips and takes this as a sign that he hasn't committed to anything yet.

Edward tries to convince Bella to sleep, but she refuses. She wants to be aware of every last moment that she'll have with Edward. In...