Which "Twilight" Character Is Your Favorite?
Forcing yourself to pick one and only one Twilight character? What a sick, masochistic lion. Nevertheless, it's time to swear your allegiance to your favorite Forks (and beyond) resident...before the Volturi swears it for you.
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