 Edward and his family leave Forks because he believes he is endangering Bella 's life . Bella goes into a depression until she develops a strong friendship with Jacob Black , who she discovers can shape @-@ shift into a wolf . Jacob and the other wolves in his tribe must protect her from Victoria , a vampire seeking to avenge the death of her mate James . Due to a misunderstanding , Edward believes Bella is dead . Edward decides to commit suicide in Volterra , Italy , but is stopped by Bella , who is accompanied by Edward 's sister , Alice . They meet with the Volturi , a powerful vampire coven , and are released only on the condition that Bella be turned into a vampire in the near future . Bella and Edward are reunited , and she and the Cullens return to Forks . 
