Hello! SO SORRY FOR THE SLOW UPDATE! I was on a two week trip and had little access to the internet. Upon my return, I had lots of things to catch up with along with this fic. I also apologize for the length of this chapter. It's a little short. (After all, this is a subplot.) Hopefully, updates in the future won't take as long. Please try to review! Enjoy!

(Rosalie's P.O.V)

Chapter 11: In Love with the Lioness

Edward and I sat, motionless and alone, in the family room. I detected Edward's low chuckle from the nearby chaise lounge. He was collecting every bit of information that traveled in or out of my mind, including my thoughts on Jacob Black. "God, he smelled. I hate dogs. And why did he keep staring at me?" I thought.

"Because he likes you," Edward smiled, "and you, slowly but surely, seem to be returning said feelings. Don't pretend to trail off on his negative aspects while I'm in the room. I can still read you when I'm not around."

"Ha!" I scoffed. "You think I like him? Him? You're a joke and so is he."

"Rosalie, I can read every thought that runs through your mind. Despite how much you may try, you can't argue with your own thoughts," Edward said sternly.

After a lengthy pause, Edward added, "I won't let any of the family members know, although, I can't guarantee that Alice hasn't foreseen this happening yet."

"Emmett would surely rip me to shreds," I grimaced.

"Quite literally," Edward winced.

"I never wanted this to happen!" I snarled. "How could this have happened?"

"You'll just have to accept it. You never know, Rosalie, it could be something good," Edward explained. "Look at Carlisle and Esme. His first intention was not to change her. He quickly settled on saving her, having met her before. In doing so, he gained himself a beautiful wife and a companion. Because he did this, they were able to include us as part of their clan."

"I suppose you're right," I answered.

As our conversation dimmed down, Emmett strolled into the den and cocked his head, "Odd. I usually don't see you two in a room together for long. While we're on the subject, catch anything juicy, Edward? Was she daydreaming about me? I can't imagine what was bouncing around in her pretty little mind, today," Emmett smiled flirtatiously.

I smiled at him, giving the illusion that I was fully engrossed in his charming smile. If it were any other day, I would've been, but for some reason my mind was focused on a completely different subject. Wolves.