In the picturesque town of Forks, Washington, a 16-year-old girl named Victoria Rose caught the attention of Carlisle. The moment he laid eyes on her, he knew that his obsession with her would take an unsettling turn. He discreetly followed her, took photos of her with his old camera, which he kept locked in his study, and incessantly talked about her whenever he could. He ensured that he was always her doctor whenever she visited the hospital. Carlisle was head over heels for Victoria because she was unique, different from most teenage girls in Forks. She was young, pretty, and a virgin, unlike his wife, Esme, who was older and kind, but Esme no longer satisfied his needs.