—the vampire royalty—into killing him. In a race against time, Bella and Alice rushed across the world to stop him.
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When Edward was falsely told that Bella was dead, he traveled to Volterra, Italy, to provoke the —the vampire royalty—into killing him
The story concluded with a tense standoff in the Volturi’s throne room. Bella saved Edward just as he stepped into the sunlight, proving her devotion. Although the Volturi allowed them to leave, they did so on one condition: Bella must soon be changed into a vampire. Quick Look: The New Moon Storyline Impact on Bella Birthday Paper Cut Leads to the Cullens' departure and Bella's isolation. Friendship with Jacob The Transformation When Edward was falsely told that
Bella spiraled into a deep, catatonic depression that lasted for months. She only began to emerge from her stupor when she discovered that reckless behavior—like riding a motorcycle with a stranger—triggered vivid auditory hallucinations of Edward's voice. A New Bond : Seeking comfort, Bella turned to her childhood friend, Jacob Black
: To experience more visions of Edward, Bella jumped off a high cliff into the ocean. While she was saved by Jacob, a misunderstanding led Alice Cullen to believe Bella had died. The Italian Confrontation
begins on Bella Swan's 18th birthday, a day she dreads because it marks the moment she becomes "older" than her eternally 17-year-old vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen.