“Bella,” Alice whispered to me, “Bella, please stop.”

“No finger prints were found, no evidence on Gabriella so the police had no lead. They tried the best they could but in the end, suggested we relocate again. I had no choice; I had to give my son up … I had to give him up for adoption. To a family that would keep him safe, protect him, love him. We contacted the police and we were once more transferred. My parents were still spilt, even after they had gotten so close. Dad, Cain and Damian were sent to Forks, and we were sent to Florida. With a new change in location, came a new change in our identities. Kyle Mason became Cain Swan, TJ Mason became Damian Swan, I became Bella Swan, Catherine Mason became Renee Swan and Ted Mason became Charlie Swan. Mum remarried and I moved here and met you. Recently, I have been getting…” I paused to try and think of the right word, “… presents from a person or people for my children, Scott’s things being left on my bed, stuff like that, so now, now I have to go. You know everything about me and hopefully you can understand why I have to move on, to get out of Forks; to protect the family I have left.” I arose to my feet, along with my extended family and knew this was not going to be an easy get away.

“You can’t just leave us, Bella.” Emse protested as I reached for the door.

“You mean the way you all left me?” My eyes directed to Edward’s hard face. “Do you remember the reason you told me you left? Because you thought I was in danger and you wanted to keep me safe. Well now, I think you’re in danger and I am keeping you out of this.”

“I think you’re forgetting we’re vampires, Bella.” Emmett scoffed.

“Yes, yes you are. I know that and you know that, but my family don’t. And I don’t want them having to put up with any of the shit or consequences because they know a little too much about my boyfriend’s family. I want to keep the family I have left as close to me as possible.” I turned on my heals and walked out of the door. I felt Alice’s hand slip into mine and pull me into an embrace.

“Bella,” Her voice crackled as she addressed me, “Bella, we can help, just please. Please don’t leave.”

“I cannot and will not lose them; at any cost.” I whispered and broke free, tears streaming down my face as I sprinted to the car. As soon as I was in view, I heard purr to life, the headlights shining bright.

“Bella!” Edward’s arms tried to reach for me but Emmett’s iron grip held his struggling brother.

“Don’t make this any harder on her, Edward. She is thinking of you; doing this for you.” I heard Emmett shout over Edward’s roars for me to stop as I clambered into the car; the barriers I had set up to hold the tears back completely crumbled and I couldn’t hold them back any longer. I dared a look up to see all Cullen’s standing outside their big white house, pain over taking their faces as we drove off for the last time down the gravel path.