75 years after the conflict with the Volturi, the Cullen’s are finally safe. While hunting, Jasper stumbles upon an injured human. With as much surprise from all of his family members, Jasper is able to bring the human to Carlisle. He doesn't understand why he can't let the frail human die so instead he asks Carlisle to change her. But this orphan, Jamie, brings heartache to the cold dead organ within Alice's chest. Jamie is drawn to Alice's husband, Jamie's savior, Jasper. Visions, pain, fear, jealousy, regret, disappointment, confusion, running, heartbreak and love swirl around Jasper's head as he tries to deal with a jealous wife, obsessive fan and sneaky brother.
Violet is kidnapped by the Volturi and used for an evil experiment that they are sure will ruin the Cullens. She spends months suffering, and Jasper Hale seems to always pop up when she needs him. The Volturi continue to plague the couple as well as other enemies like nomads and shape shifters. All they have is each other and hope.