
“I told you that you didn’t want to hear it,” he said.
“I don’t understand who you mean,” I whispered.
He raised one eyebrow in disbelief. “I think you understand exactly who I mean. You’re not going to make me say it, are you? I don’t like hurting you.”
“I don’t understand who you mean,” I repeated mechanically.
“The Cullens,” he said slowly, drawing out the word, scrutinizing my face as he spoke it. “I saw that - I can see in your eyes what it does to you when I say their name.” - New Moon, Stephenie Meyer