Edward Cullins is intrigued by Bella, he is in love with her but he can't be with her because he is a vampire. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer is about a vampire who loves a human. But the tragic thing is he can't be with her, because he doesn't want to put her life at risk.
He truly has feelings for her but he is scared to be hurt so he ends up admitting his feelings for her. He has no doubt in his mind what he wants but he knows he can't have it. "If I hadn't been denying my thirst for the last,well, too many years, I wouldnt have been able to stop myself."(260) Edward can't deny his feelings but he wants to stop himself to keep her. In a twisted way he could love but can't be loved.
Edward must do anything and everything to control his feelings for Bella. He can see her in a different way then others he doesn't know her too well but he loves everything about her. The way she looks and even smells he loves it. "The fragrance coming off your skin.... I thought it would make me deranged that first day."(270) Edward has an urge for her but must restrain and stop to better her life so she won't be in danger.
Edward has desire for Bella in the way like no other. He wants to feed offer her but wants to look for at the same time. He has mixed feelings towards her, but he still is protected of her so he can keep her safe. "I took precutions, hunting, feeding more than usual before seeing you again." Edward scared he might hurt her so he does more just to keep her out of harms way. He really cares for everything he does.
Edward loves but can't be love by the girl he wants. Go to show how people would do anything for love. He did more and more every day to keep her safe and protect her. For Edward it was hard to resist what he can't have but he tries his best to keep her safe, and overcome adversity.
