| Quote #22 [Bella to Edward:] "Of course not." I flushed. "I told you I've never felt like this about anyone before, not even close." (14.279) |
This is both Edward and Bella's first romantic relationship.
| Quote #23 [Edward to Bella:] "I know. It's just that I know other people's thoughts. I know love and lust don't always keep the same company." (14.280) |
Edward knows sex and love don't always go together. In this case, Edward and Bella have love without sex.
| Quote #24 [Bella:] "Your human instincts…" I began. He waited. "Well, do you find me attractive, in that way, at all?" |
Bella wonders if Edward is sexually attracted to her. She doesn't want to only be appealing to Edward's "vampire instincts" (smelling delicious).