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"Breeze still carries the sound, maybe I'll disappear
Tracks will fade in the snow, you won't find me here

Ice is starting to form, ending what had begun
I am locked in my head with what I've done
I know you tried to rescue me, didn't let anyone get in
Left with a trace of all that was, and all that could have been

Please
Take this and run far away, far away from me
I am tainted…the two of us
Were never meant to be
All these pieces, and promises and left behinds
If only I could see…
In my nothing
You were everything, everything to me

Gone… fading...Everything…
And…All that...
Could have been...
All that could have been.

Please
Take this and run far away
Far as you can see
I am tainted, and happiness and peace of mind
Were never meant for me
All these pieces, and promises and left behinds
If only I could see…
In my nothing
You were everything, everything to me…"

And All That Could Have Been: Nine Inch Nails

14. The End

"How is he?" Carlisle asked, as I closed the heavy door behind me; the click of the latch a muffled echo in the book lined room.

Edward was asleep; his body beaten and abused lain upon my bed. He had been sleeping since we had arrived home nearly four hours ago. He was only one floor above where I stood now, his musical heart resounding throughout the house; a sign that he was healing much quicker than any of us thought he would.

I had only left his side once and that was because my family insisted…more so Alice. I then waited till Edward was comfortable, and left to hunt; still famished and weakened, even after consuming every pint of blood that ran through his veins.

If it had not been for Carlisle and his ability to obtain blood from the blood bank at the hospital…well, it's more than possible Edward's heart would be as silent as mine right now.

"He's alive, Carlisle," I retorted, finally; cynicism thick in my reply. My tense demeanor, and curt come back did nothing but show the immense guilt that had been riddling my body since…

…He's okay, Bella, stop tormenting yourself…

"Easy for you to fucking say," I hissed, pacing before his desk. "Carlisle, I nearly tore his wrist off his body, I drained him till I heard the dwindling of his heart…I was going to kill him, I wanted to kill him."

…Which is impossible, and you know that, AND you didn't…

"How do we know that for sure, that he can't be killed? We're basing the only knowledge we have on the subject off what, Edward's failed suicide attempts?" I yelled, my voice rising with fury.

"Please, sit," he gestured calmly towards the chair before him. I sat heavily, sighing with defeat; my body still aching from the earlier events of James and Esme's doing, but my heart aching more with what I'd done.

"Where is everyone?" I asked, looking out the window that oversaw the back yard.

"Everyone went to go hunt, but mainly to allow Edward some privacy while he recuperated."

"Oh."

"I may not be a mind reader but I can tell something is wrong, Bella. I can see it in your eyes, and I if I may I have something to say," I nodded for him to continue. "Before you make an irrational decision you will only regret later," he leaned over the desk, grabbing my hands in his own in a sincere human gesture. "You should know that Edward loves you…and it was Edward that chose to give you his life so that you could have yours back. You need to stop looking at Edward like he is this poor defenseless human, Bella. He is not made of glass, he-"

I laughed, shaking my head in disgust, effectively cutting him off. "If not for the supply of blood you had obtained for him, Carlisle, he'd most likely be dead…we can't always be there to protect him, sustain him…and I can't allow him to put himself at risk like that ever again."

"What are you saying?"

"Ugh! I don't know!" I yelled in frustration, raking my fingers through my hair. "This life wasn't meant for him. This…our life," I circled the room with my hand. "He deserves more."

…And that is a decision for him to make…

Of course Carlisle was right. But, I knew it was better to be selfless then selfish, and the only way for me to guarantee Edward's safety was to remove myself from his life and all the complications I brought with me…completely.

"I love him, Carlisle. He is my everything…but I…"

…Let your heart guide you then, Bella, not your guilt…

The rapid crescendo of Edwards beating heart through the thickened walls alerted both Carlisle and I to his awakening. It had felt like an eternity since Carlisle had given him numerous pints of blood to replenish what I so savagely took. Edward's bruised yet pallid body had lain limply on my bed since; and I had only intended to slip out quickly with the intention of speaking to Carlisle about Esme…an obvious failed attempt.

"You should go to him," he said, nodding his head towards the ever present thrumming drum that was Edward's heart. I shook my head in acknowledgment as I walked towards the door.

"We still need to speak about Esme, Carlisle," I said, my back facing him, my eyes locked on the wood grain of the mahogany door before me.

"I know…but now is not the time," he whispered sadly.

"Just tell me…before I go…did you know? Did you know she'd been feeding on humans?"

The silence echoed in the room, and a minute had passed before I finally turned my head, peering over my shoulder. Carlisle's head hung, his fingers splayed over the features of his face as he sobbed silently.

"Carlisle?"

"Yes, I knew."

"Carlisle!" I gasped, walking back towards him. "Why didn't you…I mean how come you didn't-"

"Bella, Edward needs you," he said looking up, his face pained and distraught. "Go to him…please."

…I can't do this…not right now…

Respectfully I left his office, though sluggishly making my way to what I knew would be the hardest thing I would ever have to do. I needed to follow my heart, and follow my heart I would.

"Hey," I greeted Tanya, my tone defeated as I watched her ascend the last few steps that led to where I stood.

"Don't 'hey' me, Bella. I just spoke to Alice…what the fuck are you thinking?"

"Listen, I don't need your judgment or anyone else's, ok?" I snapped, as Tanya pushed her body against me. Her tall lean frame hovered over me; her eyes darkened with unmistakable anger as she stared down upon me.

"You're a fucking fool," she hissed, pushing me aside and walking past; knocking lightly on the door I had just closed. "You don't deserve him…and you never will."

"You're absolutely right, and that's why I need to do this."

"No, you're only doing this because you're afraid. Afraid to let someone actually love you. You belong with Edward, and you fucking know it. We all know it! He's your mate, regardless of what he is. But as usual you refuse to believe that anything good should come your way," she said to the door before turning on her heel to face me. "Bella, I love you. You're like my sister, always will be. But I am telling you now…if you walk away from him…well…you walk away from me too...you walk away from all of us."

With those final words Tanya entered Carlisle's office. I stood for a moment, shocked and somewhat perturbed at the venom that spewed from her mouth. But she was right, her words only reinforcing what I knew was the right thing to do. If I lost my family along the way…well then that loss would be nothing in comparison to the pain I would soon endure once I was without Edward.

I was certain that I didn't deserve Edward. I didn't deserve his trust, or his love…I didn't deserve any of their love, and I never would.

I listened to the silent thoughts that Tanya emitted, unable to walk away just yet knowing that when I did it would most likely be for good. I found that her thoughts were void of my conflicting issues; but instead were full of concern for Carlisle's well-being.

"How are you holding up, Carlisle?" she asked him quietly, sensing my presence. I could hear the rustle of movement before Carlisle's mumbled response and heavy sigh.

"Better now."

"Everything will be all right…I promise you," she vowed, and he replied silently; his mind showing me the warm, and comfortable embrace he held Tanya in.

…I know it will be…

With my mind muddled I let my body lead me; and on auto-pilot I climbed the stairs one by one until I stood on the third floor landing. As always, I was electrically aware of Edward's presence- as if he were beside me, close enough to touch, close enough to taste. Edward's heart beat healthy and drowned my conscience in guilt with every percussion. Haggardly I walked the remaining few steps towards my door and with a gut full of uncertainty I opened it. Steam from the attached bath clouded the room; as Edward called quietly from the bathroom, alerting me to his whereabouts.

My chest felt tight, my breath leaving me in anxious pants as I closed the gap between Edward and I; letting the all consuming tug pull my tethers taut and reel me in. It was hard to believe that someone as beautiful as Edward existed in this fucked up world, it was too easy to not fall for him…but it was dangerous. My selfish desires of wanting to be with Edward had been ridiculously dangerous, something that should have been rectified long ago. I could hear the bath water running, and when I peeked through the slightly ajar door the visual before me made my knees weak, and my reason for coming to speak to him fade into the background.

Edward was hunched over the claw foot tub, his lower body wrapped haphazardly in a white terry-cloth towel; one hand barely holding it in place while the other hand adjusted the water temperature. With every movement, even small, his upper body flexed and firmed; and I watched in awe as the muscles rippled beneath his pale skin.

"I was hoping you'd be back soon," he said. Even with his back to me his smile was evident in his voice, "I'd like for you to join me."

I stood silently, watching the rise and fall of his back as he inhaled and exhaled. He was pure perfection, Adonis personified.

"Well?" he asked, turning around to face me, one eyebrow raised.

"Of course," I breathed as I stepped further into the heated room. I slipped out of my shoes and began fumbling for the button on my jeans but was quickly relinquished of that duty as Edward appeared before me, his fingers nimbly undoing the same clasp my trembling fingers could not.

"Allow me, Bella…please."

The warmth of his breath washed over my skin, its sweetness seeping into my slightly parted lips. Here Edward stood before me…alive. Not one indication present on his beautiful form that he had just defeated a vampire, or that he had nearly been consumed by one- me, his immortal lover.

I stared into his piercing eyes, a thickened forest of lust and need; before closing my own so that my other senses would intensify. I still had so many unanswered questions as to what happened to James, the few details I had been given by my family not enough to quench my curiosity. But instead I chose to just let myself feel Edward, absorb every detail into my cognizance knowing that it more than likely would be the last time to experience such bliss.

I arched my body into his touch and his hands gently caressed the skin that overlay my hips. My body ached for this; his touch, his kiss, his love.

I could feel the phantom wetness pool beneath my eyelids, my emotions suffocating, while his heavenly scent shrouded me like the blanket my cold body so desperately desired yet was so undeserving of. I knew then in my still heart -without doubt- that I had to let him go…I had to set him free.

"Bella," he said softly, placing a finger beneath my chin to lift to his intense gaze. "You're whimpering. Open your eyes…look at me, please."

Had I been whimpering?

I opened my eyes to see Edward's brow furrowed and fraught with concern. He lifted a hand to his hair, running his slender fingers through it before gripping it by the roots. "Please, Bella...Let me in, just for tonight."

Did he know? Could he feel the inevitable? How could I ever deny him now? I couldn't and wouldn't stop myself from giving in to him. He was my undoing…his pleading my crutch.

Maybe he needed this more than I did.

I needed to show him that no matter what he would forever own my heart, my body, and what little semblance of a soul I had. So for tonight I would just be…completely Edward's.

I swallowed thickly, taking in a deep breath before opening my mouth to speak to the only man I would ever love…the only man who I would kill for…die for. "I-I need you, Edward…now."

He gave me no time to second guess my words as his mouth came down upon mine, his fingers finding their comfortable purchase amongst the soft hairs at the nape of my neck. He was gentle; brushing his soft, pink lips against my own; his slick tongue darting out slowly as it traced my lower lip asking for entrance beyond.

"Edward," I cried softly while his hands finally pushed my jeans over my jutting hips. His movements were slow, calculated and deliberate; and I knew then that mine should be as well. So I allowed his hands to move slowly as he pushed my pants down to my feet, his palms circling my calves, then my thighs as he returned back to me, only to repeat the motions again as he removed my panties.

"Do you have any idea how much I love you, Bella?" he breathed into my open mouth as he tugged my t-shirt up, moving away momentarily as he pulled it over my head, only for his mouth to return to my quivering lips seconds later. "Do you?"

I shook my head, unable to look at him for fear of falling apart. "Come, let me show you."

Edward took my hand, my small palm sat perfectly within his large; and he tugged me lightly towards the tub where I was assisted in. The hot water felt incredible as I submerged my body into its awaiting warmth. I watched with hooded eyes as Edward dropped his towel; springing free his hardened arousal from its prison. Once he was in the water with me he sat before me, gripping my legs and pulling them so that they wound around his waist.

"I want you close…No, I need you close…closer to me, Bella."

I could feel the intensity of his statement as he pulled me closer, causing me to straddle his lap; his engorged cock tightly pressed against my lower abdomen. He ran his fingers through my hair and my eyes rolled in euphoric pleasure at his innocent touch. Soon Edward's palms were cupping my face as he pulled my lips to his once more. This time I allowed him entry, and our tongues danced against the other, our lips suckling and tugging gently as our body's swayed against each other tantalizingly slow.

"I love you, Edward," I near cried as I stared into his eyes. "I'll love you always."

I paid no mind to his deepening brow, and instead allowed my hands and tips of my fingers to cascade over his heated flesh. I could taste his excitement mingled with his fear of the unknown. It swirled through the stagnant air; like whirling dust motes it fluttered around me entering my airways with every breath I took. His emotions were singing to me, like a siren, and I heard his song…a lullaby soothing me into oblivion.

I ran my palms over his wet chest, pulling lightly on his tiny, taut nipples. "Ungh," he groaned, lifting his hips upward. "You drive me crazy, Bella. Your scent, your touch, I'm intoxicated by your very presence…I thought I lost you today," he said suddenly, causing me to stop my ministrations. His tone along with his gaze had changed from lust to one of intense pain, "I thought you were going to die…if you die, I die, Bella. There is no reason for me to exist without you."

"Edward, I-"

"No, Bella, you need to hear this, know this," he placed his index finger over my lips and cupped my neck with his free hand, pulling my face towards him. I rested my forehead against his, his ethereal eyes shining up into my own. "You have no clue how much it tortured me to see you like that…lying there, still…white…," he whispered. "I'm essentially a selfish creature…and I-I want you all to myself...I ache for you, it's more than sexual, it's visceral. Bella, I need you, you are my life now…and I want nothing more than to spend what is left of it with you."

A loud sob escaped me and I quickly swallowed it down. I knew full well what Edward was trying to imply, and before he could continue on what I was sure to turn into a never ending downward spiral I kissed him…fiercely, with abandon.

Each time after that when Edward tried to speak I'd capture his tongue with my own, fighting for its submission. I suckled his lower lip, nibbling slightly on the already swollen flesh; eliciting wanton moans to escape him as I dipped my hand beneath the water and gripped his needy shaft.

"No one should be this tempting," I moaned into his neck, efficiently changing the earlier subject. I lifted my body just so, making it so that I could rub the head of his cock against my slit. I teased him and taunted him, running his swollen head right at my entrance, not allowing him to penetrate me.

"Which is tempting you more, my blood or my body?" he asked breathlessly, his chest heaving against my own.

"Both."

I could feel him trembling beneath me as his tongue made contact with my breast, kissing the mark that had been left earlier by James' doing. I could feel his anguish and his fury as he kissed the crescent mark tenderly; as though his kisses would erase what had been done.

"I'm so sorry, Bella, I should have given you a sign…let you know what my intentions were. You didn't deserve this."

"Shh, Edward," I crooned, running my fingers through his tangled hair. But before I could open my mouth to say another word Edward's teeth were hooked into the flesh of my breast, purposely latched to where James had been. I could feel him taking drags from my body, the euphoric pull causing my body to burn with desire. Without further hesitation I impaled myself upon him, both of us crying out in pleasure. We sat motionless, Edward deep inside me, both of us feeling the connection and electricity we created. Edward slowed his suckling, pulling away to look at me; his eyes aglow and filled with unshed tears.

"You're mine…always," he cried then grabbed my hips, arching himself upwards into me further. Instinctually my head threw back, my eyes closed, as I let him take control of my body.

"Look at me, Bella."

And I did, watching the intense passion hold Edward's features firm before his mouth found purchase on yet another mark left behind. I knew what he was doing…and I wouldn't stop him. He was reclaiming what was his…me. Even with my known intentions I would always be his, and he mine, no one else's. Tanya was right, he was my mate, my one true love…and because of that I needed to protect him.

With our bodies united, we moved in complete harmony. Edward's palm splayed against my lower back, his other gripped gently within my hair. We panted into each other's open mouths, lips touching, eyes refusing to break their stare. I could see it in his half-lidded eyes, the tears begging to be released; all the while his grip unrelenting. I kissed him deeply, putting everything I had into it; all my love, my dreams of our future, my memories of our past…everything. And he reciprocated with a whimpering moan and upward thrust of his hips.

"I'm so close, Edward," I whispered, trying in vain to hold off my ever building release. I could feel he had been doing the same though regardless we were quickly being pulled under by our desire.

"Just let go, Bella."

I am…

With his permission I let the coil unravel, heaving my head back in ecstasy as my orgasm crashed down upon me like a tidal wave. Edward soon followed, his fingers digging deep into my flesh as he gave himself to me. Our bodies undulated in frantic bliss, even after our release; the now cooled tub water sloshed around us, overflowing and pooling on the ground beneath the tub…leaving us to our own little oasis of paradise.

We met our release once more like that before finding our dampened body's lain side by side on cotton sheets. I held his body close, our foreheads pressed against each other. I ran my fingers through is hair, humming a melody that had begun haunting me only minutes earlier; and within seconds he was fast asleep, lips pouted, breaths soft…my angel.

Three days had gone by. Three days of returning to some form of normalcy…if avoiding Edward and my family could be considered normalcy. I avoided his calls; left the house when he'd arrive…I was trying to make it easier, on both of us…a clean break. I was no good at rationalizing I never was. Alice wouldn't even speak to me, no one would…and I was okay with that.

I refused to let Edward see me. I couldn't let him see what was buried within my eyes. But I had to break the silence and so the time had finally come.

"Where are you going?" Alice asked as I went to exit the house, finally breaking our speaking fast.

"Out," I replied curtly, avoiding eye contact. Suddenly the room was full of my family and I groaned as their thoughts hit me with force.

"Well, come on! One of you spit out what it is you have to fucking say. All your thoughts combined are giving me a goddamn headache, I can't think straight," I rubbed my temples awaiting the onslaught.

"Alice told us what your intentions are with Edward," Carlisle said, hurt lacing his tone. "I won't lie and say that I am not disappointed in you because I am. But...," he paused looking around at each person's face before continuing, "I speak for everyone when I say that we will not be leaving Forks with you."

"What?" I hissed.

"You're on your own sis, sorry," Emmett shrugged, his usual cheery features indifferent.

"We aren't leaving," Rosalie added with finality, stepping forward. "This is our home, we're comfortable here, Bella. And…Edward is family now, whether you choose to believe that or not."

"We love you, Bella…but you've chosen the wrong decision…I've seen it," Alice added softly tapping her temple.

…You're just running again, like you always do…Tanya said silently.

"I can't believe this shit! You're going to stay, for him?"

"It's not just him," Jasper spoke up. "It's more than that, Bella."

"What do you mean more?" I asked, looking around the room and hearing nothing but silence, mentally and verbally.

"Alice had another vision," Carlisle said. I nodded, waiting. "The Volturi will be coming soon…Esme has decided to go to them."

"Why would she fucking go there?" I asked, my mind a whirlwind of fuckery until it finally hit me. "Edward."

"They're going to come for him, Bella. They're going to come for him and kill him," Alice cried, her voice shaking. "Esme intends to lie to them…I saw it…I think she wanted me to."

"When? When is she going to them?" I asked, my body alight with rage.

"Tomorrow…she's already in Italy and will see Aro in the morning. She will lead them to believe that Edward is an immortal child…and Aro will want him eradicated as soon as possible." Alice hit me with the visions she had seen; Esme bowed before Aro in a submissive position giving every detail she could in regards to Edward.

"But Edward is not a child! Wont Aro see that when he takes Esme's fucking hand?" I was infuriated, my body trembling. I had first-hand knowledge of the talents Aro possessed. With a simple touch he could see everything anyone had ever seen; everything experienced. There was no way he wouldn't see that Edward was an adult...it just wasn't possible.

Unless…

"This gives us even more reason to leave," I stammered, uncertainty overwhelming me.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Emmett asked sarcastically.

"You want us to leave Edward, alone, unprotected?" Jasper sneered, a growl rising from his chest. "Have you lost your fucking mind? Maybe there was more damage done to you by James then we originally thought."

"No, I haven't lost my mind. I've merely woken up, Jasper."

"Woken up? Bella, you're so deluded it's pathetic," Tanya hissed.

I watched my siblings, including Tanya. All of them completely disgusted with me; chests heaving, lips curled. My initial plans had been to leave Edward, let him be human, live a normal life away from all this bullshit. But I was certain that no matter what I did, or anyone did for that matter, this life would never leave him be.

So with that knowledge I knew what I had to do. I needed to go to the Volturi myself. Give Aro what he had been asking for decades. Me. And in exchange I would demand Edward's freedom. But first I would hunt down that bitch Esme and rip her to fucking shreds.

"Bella, you can't-" Alice screeched grabbing on to my shoulders.

"What cant she do?" Rosalie asked, stepping forward.

"She's changed her mind, she's going to-"

"Alice…don't!" I hissed.

"But, Bella," Alice whined and I hugged her tight before running out the door, my body instinctually headed towards my demise.

It took me only mere minutes to arrive at Edward's house. I knew that he would be arriving home soon. He had decided to return to school, unlike me and my siblings who had not. I waited in his empty driveway, my stomach knotted tightly with what was about to take place, my heart aching and already an empty hole. When the familiar rumble of his Camaro made its presence known, I felt the nausea rise up my throat.

Thanks to Rosalie and her automotive enthusiasm she was able to contact the right people to have Edward's car restored back to its earlier mint condition…something I wish now she had never done; its presence only intensifying my guilt of what I was about to do.

Like a love sick fool I waited and watched as he pulled into the driveway, his eyes already trained on me. He smiled crookedly, but it was wrong, it didn't meet his eyes.

"Huh, what'd I do to deserve this," he said exiting the car and slamming the door shut. "Are we talking again?"

"We never weren't talking, Edward." I retorted as he walked over to me.

"Bullshit, Bella! You've been avoiding me like the fucking plague," he yelled, coming to stand right before me. "Well, come on. Let's talk! I know you have something you want to say to me, so just say it already."

I could see the pain in his eyes, the same pain that was there the other night when we had made love. He knew what was happening…he had to. His cool, hardened façade was just that…a façade, a show for me.

Edward started to walk ahead of me, his tall sinewy frame leading me into the forest surrounding his house. I followed blindly, wanting nothing more than to turn around and forget why I had come in the first place. After a few minutes we were deep into the woods; Edward stopped, turning to face me. He was beyond beautiful, ethereal; a god compared to me.

My shoulders immediately slumped with the weight of guilt when I took in the dark circles beneath his eyes. He hadn't been sleeping, most likely not feeding as well. I tried to shake it off, taking an unneeded deep breath as I tried to locate some courage.

"Just fucking say what you need to say," he spat, diverting his pained eyes away from me.

I took one more breath and began to weave what would forever be the blackest web of lies. "I've decided to leave…what happened the other day…with James and Esme…well, it made me realize that it's time for a change."

"A change, what kind of change?"

"Edward," I sighed sarcastically. "I'm tired. I'm tired of pretending to be something I clearly am not. I'm not human, Edward, and you're not completely a vampire. It's just…it's just not working for me anymore."

"Are you fucking serious? Please, tell me you cannot be serious, Bella," he yelled, his eyes building with liquid.

"I mean…of course I'll always love you, Edward…in a way," I lied, dismissing his words and our love as if it had meant nothing to me.

"What?" his voice sounded so small as it cracked. "How can you say that?"

"Edward, come on. Did you really think this could work? Me and you?" I pointed between us.

"Yes, I did, Bella! I did believe this could work…it has been working and you fucking know that. We belong together, you're the very best part of my life…you're my only reason to stay alive…if that's what I am."

His words were breaking my resolve too quickly. I needed to end this now before it was too late.

"Edward, that's not enough. It will never be enough…you're just not good for me!"

"You're a fucking liar," he growled, backing away from me. His eyes had gone from liquid jade to hardened emerald, uncomprehending and emotionless.

"Edward, please," I lifted my hands to cup his face one last time but was pushed away.

"No, Bella. You don't get to touch me like that anymore," he nearly cried, pulling both hands through his hair, his eyes frantic. "What you said changes things."

"You're right," I looked down at the ground, watching him shift from foot to foot. "I won't ever put you through anything like this again, Edward. This isn't fair to you…so I-I promise that this will be the last time you ever see me. You can go on with your life now, just like you should have been doing this whole time. You won't have to worry about any further interference from me…you have my word."

"Bella-"

"And over time…you'll forget me. The human part of your memory is like a sieve…it will be like I never existed." I began to walk away, unable to look at him any longer, my chest hurting and ready to implode with the weight of all my lies.

"Bell, don't…," he breathed, grabbing hold of my arm and pulling me to his chest. I looked up and took in the perfect line of his jaw, the stubbled hair that speckled it like brown sugar.

"I'm sorry," I whispered. "I've let this go on for far too long." With that I rose onto my toes and placed a kiss upon his cheek, inhaling his scent one last time.

"Don't do this," he barely breathed, his lips ghosting over my cheek before I could break away.

"I'm so sorry," I repeated, whimpering. I backed away, shaking my head from side to side. "Goodbye, Edward," I said quietly, peacefully. "Please take care of yourself…"

"Wait," he said reaching for me before pressing his fingers to the bridge of his nose in frustration. I watched as he closed his eyes, and in that second I did the hardest thing I ever had to do. I left. Leaving nothing more than a light, unnatural breeze in my wake.

A/N: Okay dont kill me! Come on, you had to know this was going to happen...right?

So next chapter is EPOV cause Bella sucks and I cant write a chapter of her moping...Carlisle will reveal Esme's dirty secret, and we take a trip to Italy! Getting close to the end...but not quite.

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