"I really don't want to have to do this." Edward said as he walked towards Bella her eyes overflowing with tears. She didn't know what she had done to deserve this fate but she knew she was going to die. She turned to run away to try and outrun her attacker, but it was a failed attempt. Edward caught up to her and grabbed her. He quickly sunk his teeth into the side of her neck rendering her motionless. He couldn't help himself she just smelled so delicious! He thought about his mother Esme, his father Carlisle, his brothers, and his sisters. He had to finish off this poor helpless creature so he could run away and let his family continue to live in Forks. He would not bring shame to the Cullen name.
Soon Bella was completely drained and he discarded her body in a bush. He wanted her to be hidden only until he was gone. He didn't want to get the morning paper and read the headline about how she was murdered. He hoped that they would just assume it was an animal attack. After he composed himself he began to run. It wouldn't take long to get to his house from the woods behind the school. He didn't want to face his family but he knew it would be worse if he left without telling them.
"How could you Edward?" Carlisle asked after Edward told him everything that happened. He knew that Carlisle would be the most upset but it was Esme that he couldn't look in the eye. Esme was his mother in many ways and he knew it hurt her more than anyone because she felt like she failed as a mother. Jasper and Emmett understood where Edward was coming from. They had both encountered humans that smelled a lot better than others both had succumbed to their desires. Rosalie didn't really care about what was going on with her brother she cared more about what was going to happen to her typical Rose always thinking about herself. Alice was trying to see what was going to happen with Edward's future but she wasn't coming up with much.
"I'm leaving. I won't bring you shame and I won't make you leave. Maybe after I forgive myself I will come home." He said as he thought about where he would go. He thought about going and living with the Denali's but he didn't know if he could face them either. They were extended family and would be just as disappointed. He figured it would be best if he went off on his own. It wouldn't take much to get a house away from Forks where he could start anew.
"But where will you go, Edward?" Esme asked finally able to look at her son. She hated the thought of Edward being alone in his time of need. She would rather he stayed here with her and her family but she knew that wouldn't be the best for him.
"I figured I would go somewhere where I can start fresh. Maybe get a house and start a new school." He said as Carlisle went to the den. As soon as anyone could blink he was back with a bag full of cash. He handed Edward the bag and patted his shoulder.
"Here this should be enough. Please keep in touch and come back when you're ready." Carlisle said as Edward grabbed his car keys and walked out the front door.