'Choice is a very much overrated gift,' Edward declared, pouring himself a cup of fragrant coffee with a steady hand, determined not to react in any way to her capitulation. 'People don't always make the right choice. Sometimes they need a little push in the relevant direction.'

'This was more than a little push,' Bella censured. 'I don't know why you're doing it either. You can't want me as a wife that much.'