Can Edward Read Minds?

Edward Cullen: a telepath. Telepathy is Edward Cullen's ability to read the minds of another individual. Aro and the Quileute shape-shifters also show this ability, though in different manners.

Why does Edward can't read Bella's mind?

Edward explains to Bella: “She sees things – things that might happen, things that are coming. ... Because of her shield, she is protected from powers of the mind – that means that Edward (and Aro) can't read her thoughts, Kate can't shock her, and Jane can't cause her pain.

Does Bella let Edward read her mind?

At the end of Breaking Dawn, Bella removes her shield to let Edward read her mind for the first time. However, she realizes the removal is much more difficult than extending, and must concentrate wholeheartedly to be able to remove it completely from her mind.