As a vampire, you expect them to feed off humans. But not all vampires do. Living alone, Rosalie Hale sighs used to the sweet smell of human blood. She's in control after a hundred and fifty years of being a vampire without a family. Stuck on the age of twenty, Rosalie decides she wants a family.

That was a week ago of making the decision. Walking into the orphanage in Vancouver, Canada, Rosalie smiles at the front desk woman with her fake I.D. saying her fake birthday.

"You're pretty young to want a family, aren't you?" The woman asks.

"My parents and fiancé are dead." Rosalie lies, "I'm tired of being alone."

"Hmm." She's suspicious. Rosalie thinks.

"May we look at the children?"

"What age range are you looking for?"

"Maybe three or so."

"Three up to?"

"Seven." Nodding the woman gets up and leads Rosalie into the back after looking over her I.D. Confirming it, they arrive to the back room where the children are playing. There in the corner, is a young girl reading a book, all alone.

Getting introduced to everyone a couple of hours later, no one catches her heart. Most of them are brats in Rosalie's opinion.

"What about the girl over there?" Rosalie asks signalling the girl that looks around four.

"That's Alexis." The woman states, "She says her family was killed by vampires. Obviously that's a lie." The woman laughs harshly, "She's a young lunatic in the making."

"Why did you just insult her? She's a child."

"That tells lies and lives in her own world. That's how it all begins doesn't it?" The woman shakes her head, "Let's go on over." Walking over to Alexis, the woman clears her throat getting the little girl's attention, "Alexis, this is Rosalie Hale. Miss Hale, this is Alexis."

"Hello, Alexis." Rosalie smiles kneeling down before her, "I like your dress."

Alexis' dress has flowers all over it and her hair is in pigtails.

"Thank you, Miss Hale." Alexis speaks softly and nervously.

"Speak up, Alexis." The woman snaps. Seeing Alexis jump and look close to crying.

"What book are you reading?" Rosalie questions getting Alexis' focus back on her. Showing the cover it's about vampires.

"Where the heck did you get that?!" The woman roars making Alexis cry, snatching the book from her, "Answer me!"

"The older kids." Alexis whimpers looking down.

"Don't touch her." Rosalie's voice is heard, making Alexis look up to see Rosalie glaring at the woman who was about to hit her.

"Whatever." Storming away, the woman slams the door shut.

"Thank you." Alexis whispers, sniffling. Getting Rosalie's attention, Rosalie gives her a hug.

"Stay strong, okay? I'll get you out of here as soon as I can." Nodding, Alexis hugs Rosalie back. Alexis has never had any affection, so Rosalie's hug was the first hug she ever received, "Are you okay, sweetie?" Rosalie whispers hearing Alexis whimper when she started to pull away.

"Don't go." Alexis whispers holding onto Rosalie tighter.

"Are you allowed out front?"

"I don't know." Picking Alexis up, Rosalie ignores the possible rules and carries her out front.

"What are you doing?!" The woman shouts scaring Alexis but not Rosalie.

"I'm adopting Alexis." Rosalie states holding the four-year-old closer to her.

Getting the paperwork, Rosalie immediately fills it out and waits for the head office to approve. Because the system is surprisingly fast, and Rosalie refused to leave Alexis alone, Rosalie's request to adopt her is approved.

Walking down the road away from the orphanage after grabbing Alexis' things, only her pyjamas and a teddy bear, Rosalie is carrying Alexis.

Arriving to their home, Rosalie unlocks the door carefully so she doesn't drop her little friend and daughter, and Alexis' things. Once the door is opened, Rosalie turns on the light before setting Alexis on her feet.

"This is your home now, sweetie." Rosalie smiles at Alexis, who is looking around curiously yet shyly, "We'll get you some new clothes tomorrow and toys to play with."

"Okay." Alexis answers softly.

"I know this is a one bedroom house and very small, but we will be moving once you are used to living with me." Seeing her nod again, Rosalie gently tickles her, making Alexis giggle and catch her hands, "Are you hungry?"

"No."

"Are you tired?" Seeing her nod, Rosalie smiles and takes her to the bedroom. Once there, Alexis gets changed before crawling into the bed.

"Come sleep?" Alexis whispers.

"Okay." Turning off the lights, Rosalie crawls into the bed and holds Alexis close.

"Why is your skin cold? Are you cold?"

"No. I'm not cold." Realizing what she said, Rosalie looks to her daughter who is thinking.

"Did you know vampires have cold skin?"

"Really?" Rosalie plays along.

"Yeah. Cool, eh?"

"Very cool. Do you like learning about them?"

"Yes," Alexis trails off, "My family were killed by vampires. Am I crazy, Miss Hale?"

"No you're not, honey. I believe you."

"Why?"

"Promise me you won't tell anyone and don't freak out?"

"I promise."

"I'm a vampire, Alexis. Not the kind that hurts humans, like yourself."

"The ones that killed my family had red eyes. Why are yours golden?"

"I feed off animal blood." Rosalie admits. Feeling Alexis nod into her shoulder, she is calm, "How are you calm, honey?"

"I guess," Alexis starts, "A part of me has always known I'm not crazy."

"You are nowhere close to being crazy."

"Why do people say I am?"

"They just don't want to believe in vampires, the situation and the supernatural."

"Oh." Alexis whispers thinking, "I'm not scared of you."

"I don't want you to be. I will never hurt you. I will always protect you." Hearing Alexis yawn, Rosalie gently strokes Alexis's hair, "Go to sleep, honey. I'm right here." Feeling Alexis shift, she cuddles up to Rosalie.

"Thank you." Alexis thanks Rosalie softly before closing her tired little brown eyes.

Hearing her phone buzz quietly, Rosalie picks it up. Finding out it's her foster father, Carlisle Cullen, Rosalie sighs. She left her family a few years ago to find her place in the world. But she has stayed in contact and constantly giving her family updates.

Hello, Rosalie, sweetheart. Will you be joining us on our move? – Carlisle.

Her family constantly moves from area to area to keep up appearances. They currently were living in Alaska with their family friends. Rosalie honestly hated them, which was the only reason she left so suddenly. Besides of the fact of finding her place in the world.

She left her family behind and her soul mate Emmett Cullen. But meeting Alexis and adopting her, made it worth it. She doesn't know how Emmett is doing even though they still talk, but he could be faking or playing everything cool. He's a guy after all.

Where are you moving to? – Rosalie.

Not realizing she has replied a good twenty minutes after reading the message from Carlisle, she was stuck in her thoughts and staring at Alexis. It is the year of 2008 and it's the middle of February. Rosalie plans to buy Alexis warm clothes and things she needs.

A little nervous about the possibility of Alexis meeting her vampire family, and her 'siblings'. Yes, Alexis has accepted her and the fact that there are good and bad vampires, hopefully, but how would she handle being in a room full? Rosalie herself is still on edge around other vampires that the family knows, the other clans.

Forks, Washington. Alice says there is a human staying with you. How are you doing? – Carlisle

Rolling her eyes, Rosalie is not surprised that Alice already knows and told everyone. Alice, Rosalie's best friend and family member, can see the future while her friends, Jasper, can manipulate emotions, and Edward can read minds. They seriously have no privacy in her family. That's what ticks Rosalie off too.

Besides, as much as she wants to stay where she is for Alexis's well-being, she also knows she has to go back to her family too. She can't stay away forever.

Good. Haven't Alice, Jasper and Edward learn about privacy yet? As for the human, her name is Alexis. – Rosalie

Hearing a moan followed by a whimper, Rosalie looks down at Alexis, who rolled away from her in her sleep.

"Alexis?" Rosalie whispers to her daughter, when she whimpers in her sleep louder than the first one. Just shaking her awake, Alexis faces Rosalie afraid, "What's wrong, sweetheart?"

"Nightmare." Alexis answers in a whisper. Watching Rosalie's phone buzz, Alexis looks at it before looking at Rosalie puzzled, "Who are you talking to?"

"My family. Well, adopted family." Rosalie states, "My dad is asking if I'm going to rejoin the family in our new home."

"Oh." Alexis looks down.

"Honey, if you want to go join them, we can. But I'm not going to force you."

"Really?"

"Yes. You get to make a choice too. Not just me."

"Okay." Alexis smiles looking at Rosalie again, "Can we talk it over later? I'm tired but too scared to fall asleep."

"Of course. Come here, honey." Rosalie positions herself against the headboard and allows Alexis to cuddle into her, once again. With her head on Rosalie's lap, Rosalie strokes her hair soothingly. Drifting off the sleep once more as night falls, Rosalie is surprised that Alexis is not hungry. She's just sleepy.

Putting her phone aside after answering Carlisle's message, Rosalie relaxes and closes her eyes thinking about Alexis, the possibility of going back to her family and how happy she is now, to have a daughter in her life.

Over the next few days, Rosalie has to admit, Alexis is so well behaved for a four-year-old. She is also very quiet and only speaks when she is asked a question. It is like the girl she met the other day was just a front, a wall. It makes Rosalie wonder if Alexis is on guard, scared actually, of her.

Knowing she has to ask, Rosalie looks to Alexis, who is wearing jeans and a sweater watching TV.

"Alexis?" Rosalie speaks up, earning her daughter's attention.

"Yes, Rosalie?" Alexis replies.

"Are you scared of me?"

"No."

"Why?"

"I don't know." Alexis speaks softly and nervously.

"What is bothering you?"

"I don't know."

"Why are you so quiet around me?"

"You're someone new to me, Rosalie. I'm the same way all of the time, I guess." Alexis admits, "Even back when mommy and daddy were alive."

"So you are always shy?" Watching Alexis nod, Rosalie sighs in relief, glad it's nothing personal. It's just who her daughter is, "How about you tell me about yourself?"

"Like what?" Alexis asks curiously.

"Favourite colour?"

"Green, purple, red and black." Rosalie smiles.

"Full name?"

"Alexis. I don't have a middle or last name. Mommy and daddy never gave me one I suppose."

"Alexis were your mommy and daddy ever mean to you?"

"Yes."

"Do you know why?" Seeing tears form in Alexis's eyes, her daughter sniffles. Getting up to go comfort her daughter slowly, Alexis flinches and cries out.

"Don't hurt me! I promise to be good!" Alexis shouts curling herself into a ball. Sobbing into her knees, Alexis flinches feeling Rosalie's hand on her arm. As Rosalie slowly reaches out to her daughter, she picks her up. Rocking Alexis back and forth, Rosalie doesn't know what to say. Just like her, she knows Alexis was abused.

Letting Alexis sob into her shoulder after struggling to get away, Alexis stops and just cries. Clenching her little fists, Alexis holds onto her guardian.

"I'm not going to hurt you. Shh, just let it out, honey." Rosalie sooths, rubbing Alexis' back.

Once Alexis is calm and only a few tears fall, Alexis wraps her arms around Rosalie's neck and keeps her face tucked into Rosalie's neck.

"Do you want down, honey?" Feeling Alexis shake her head, Rosalie knows she wants comfort, and that she likes it. Kissing Alexis' hair, Rosalie walks them over to the couch and sits down, letting Alexis snuggle into her.

"Daddy and mommy hated me." Alexis murmurs so quietly that Rosalie could barely hear her, "When the bad vampires came, daddy told them to kill me and let him live."

Shocked, Rosalie gulps quietly as Alexis continues.

"They were going to do that until the head vampire came in and said to kill everyone."

"Who was everyone?" Rosalie wonders hoping she would get a possible answer.

"Mommy, daddy, me and my older brother." Alexis sighs and sniffles looking at Rosalie.

"How were you able to survive?"

"Some red-eye vampire came in and somehow got me out, saying she was taking me home with her. The head vampire and the lady were fighting so I went hiding then ran."

"You were lucky to get away."

"How was I able to? Wouldn't they have followed my heartbeat?"

"Possibly, but maybe they are not too smart?" Rosalie offers, "And they are new and don't know how to track, which would be a good thing."

"I guess." Alexis sighs, "Why did you pick me?"

"Pick you for what?"

"To take into your family."

"I felt a connection with you, which the other kids didn't have. When I first heard you speak to me, I just couldn't let you go." Rosalie admits, "I knew you were the one, Alexis."

"Really?"

"Yes, really." Kissing Alexis' forehead, Alexis relaxes more in Rosalie's embrace. Seeing a smile on her daughter's face, Rosalie smiles back, "Thank you for accepting me, honey."

"You're welcome." Giving Rosalie a hug, Alexis rests her head on her new mom's shoulder. After a while, Alexis gets uncomfortable. Shifting, Alexis lies down on the couch nervously and rests her head on Rosalie's lap. Staring at the TV, Alexis waits for the ball to drop.

Feeling Rosalie's hand on her head, Alexis flinches then relaxes. Rosalie starts to stroke her hair, soothing her. Hearing Alexis yawn quietly, Rosalie smiles as Alexis rubs her eyes tiredly.

"Go to sleep, sweetie." Rosalie whispers, "I'm right here." Nodding, Alexis closes her eyes starting to drift away.

Hearing her phone start buzzing, Rosalie picks it up and finds a text message from her best friend and sister, Alice.

We're moving today. Are you joining us? – Alice

Biting her lip, Rosalie sighs. How can she break the news that Alexis is not ready yet? Deciding to get to the point, Rosalie answers.

Sadly, no, not yet. I'm sorry. But enjoy yourselves. – Rosalie

A little upset that she won't be joining her husband and family, Rosalie knows she can't just up and move with Alexis. Well, she could, but Alexis should be warned and given a time limit before they move. Besides, would Alexis be ready?

Why? Why are you not joining us in our new home? – Edward

Rolling her eyes knowing Alice told everyone, messages start to come in from her family. When she says everyone, she means it. Edward, Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Carlisle and Esme too. Esme and Carlisle are understandable. Emmett sends her a frown face and an 'I love you'. Jasper, Alice's husband, sends an 'I miss you'.

My daughter might not be ready. I don't want to rush her on making up her mind. – Rosalie

Waiting for Edward's reply, Rosalie watches Alexis' show that she fell asleep watching, Paw Patrol.

Grinning at the amusement on the TV, Rosalie waits for the show to end before looking at her phone to find that Edward has replied.

Hurry up, Rosalie. We might not be in the new home forever. Besides, I'm sure your kid will want to leave. Alice told me you just found out she was abused. – Edward

Glaring at her phone, Rosalie mentally punches Edward in the face, even though she rather do it in person.

Shut the hell up, Edward. You just made up my mind. We will NOT come join you and it's your entire fault. Goodbye. – Rosalie

Turning off her phone, Rosalie thinks about her family. She knows Edward may have meant no harm, but he was a jerk, in nice words. Tempted to punch something, Rosalie relaxes listening to Alexis' even breaths. She's so soothing and sweet. Wishing she could help her, Rosalie knows her best place may actually be with the family, on some levels.