In this excerpt from "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer, Bella expresses her desire for revenge against someone who hurt her, suggesting she wishes she had caused him harm. Edward responds with a promise to help her and expresses his hope that she would welcome this idea. Bella’s longing for retribution indicates her emotional turmoil and need for power in a situation where she feels vulnerable.

The conversation takes a turn when Edward asks what provoked her feelings, leading Bella to reveal that the person in question kissed her. This revelation evokes a strong reaction from Edward, as signified by the sound of an engine accelerating on the other end of the call, suggesting his anger and urgency in response to her emotional pain.