| Quote #16 [Edward:] "Listen to me, Alice. I saw his mind. Tracking is his passion, his obsession – and he wants her, Alice – her specifically. He begins the hunt tonight." (18.69) |
Everyone is horrified of James. It's not that Edward is frightened for himself, though. He's worried about what James might do to Bella.
| Quote #17 [Jasper to Bella:] "Bella, Bella, stop," he interrupted me, his words pouring out so quickly they were hard to understand. "You're worrying about all the wrong things, Bella. Trust me on this – none of us are in jeopardy. You are under too much strain as it is; don't add to it with wholly unnecessary worries. Listen to me!" he ordered, for I had looked away. "Our family is strong. Our only fear is losing you." (20.49) |
Jasper tries to soothe Bella's worries. He claims his family's biggest fear is losing her. Do believe Jasper when he says that the Cullens aren't in danger?
| Quote #18 I held up the phone to my ear. My joints were frozen with terror – I couldn't unbend my fingers to drop it. (21.72) |
Bella has just gotten off the phone with James. This is real terror. Bella's fear is heightened when she's worried for her mother's safety.