"No, no, no, Stephanie!" He was getting anxiety here. She had no survival instincts. "You don't open the door for anyone when you are alone, all right? Ever. Anyway, I can let myself in. And I'll know when it is safe to come. I always know everything I need to know."

And if she wanted to believe he was magical, what harm could that too? Edward packed away the hair he'd taken, then gently petted her hair. "Close your eyes and sleep well. What is it that no one's seen yet, but always is to be? You'll see me again then."