Eclipse, Chapter Fourteen – Declaration
Edward explains to Bella the process by which the newborns use up their human blood and
why it makes them so much stronger. Bella considers her own strength as a vampire and
Edward assures her she will be stronger than both he and Emmett.
Edward brings Bella to the La Push boundary line the next day and his mood darkens as they
see Jacob waiting in his car. Edward has apparently heard Jacob's thoughts but doesn't share
them with Bella knowing Jacob will tell her. Jacob honks the horn impatiently, irritating
Edward. Bella walks to Jacob's car and when she turns to wave at Edward, she thinks he
looks truly upset. She surmises that he must be angry over the honking incident, but in reality
it's Jacob's thoughts that have upset him.
When Bella gets in Jacob's car she notices how tired he is and suggests they go back to his
house to hang out. Jacob explains his sleepiness: he has been doing double shifts on his
nightly patrols because of the threat to her