Thrilled to bits about her upcoming eighteenth birthday shortly after the unexpected encounter with the supernatural in Twilight (2008), instead, Bella comes face-to-face with her worst fear and an unforeseen complication in the wake of a near-death incident. Utterly convinced that his undead presence can only bring pain--or, even worse, death--a firm Edward decides that the best thing to do is to disappear from rainy Forks and the life of his only true love forever, leaving Bella heartbroken and vulnerable. Now, as the ardent youthful passion turns into bitter despair, Bella turns to her attractive childhood friend, Jacob Black, to find solace, unbeknownst to her that he, too, has something to hide. More and more, danger encircles Bella. Is Jacob or Edward the one who will save her?