Sophia's POV

It seems like they have been gone forever. Realistically I know it has been only a few hours but still. It's not like I didn't trust Knox, I did, completely. Which still baffled me. I have only known this man for a few weeks, but I trust him with my life and my daughters.

I was so wrong about him. At first I thought he was just like Brian, controlling, possessive and arrogant. Well come to think of it, he is all of those things...but in a positive way. That was what I really had a hard time deciphering between the two. In Brian all those characteristics were done in a negative, hurtful way. Which slowly crushed the person I was.

But those same qualities in Knox, well they were downright sexy. Yes he was controlling, hell he was the Alpha of over hundreds of wolves. It took a lot of control on his part keeping everything in order. Watching him these past few weeks I notice the difference of the man I see and the man the pack sees. He loves his pack so much and would die protecting them.

He is stern and strict but only for the benefit of keeping the peace and harmony throughout the pack. He is loved and greatly respected amongst his people. They treat him like us humans would treat a king. It is weird to me to see people bow as they walk past him, I know it is a sign of respect, but to me he is just a man, not an Alpha.

As for being possessive, well Knox takes that to a whole new level. Just yesterday one of the male warriors placed his hand on my arm, helping me up. The growl Knox released didn't terrify me, but the poor warrior immediately pulled back his hand and excused himself. I thought Knox was going to rip that arm out of the socket so it was a good thing he ran.

When I told him he was being ridiculous he mumbled that no one touches what was his. His possessiveness definitely trickled down to Ella as well. While playing she fell and scraped her knee and Knox blew up at the boys that were around her at the time. Yelling at them to be more careful and as males it was their job to protect the females in this pack, not harm them. She was so embarrassed that she ran to me and hid her face.

Oh that man could lose his temper and quickly. But for some odd reason neither Ella nor I were ever afraid. He was always so nice and sweet to both of us and when he did lose his temper it was because he was trying to protect us, at least that is how Jane explained it to me.

Jane was a huge help in explaining everything to me. She continued to answer all of my questions, which seemed to never end. It truly was a different world, with different rules and principles. I laughed and told her that they needed a pack handbook that they could give to new members. Especially new human members. She thought it was an excellent idea and was going to have the pack Elders work on it.

As for this whole mate thing...well let's just say the concept is growing on me. I think about him constantly, even when I am with him. No one has ever consumed my thoughts like this man has. He is sweet and kind with both me and Ella that you can't help but be comfortable with him.

And at night...holy hell. At night when I lay in his arms, well it feels like heaven. My body comes alive when our bodies touch, something that scared me at first but now I yearn for those moments. It is like little currents of electricity dance along my skin, warming me, caressing me.

Having these types of feelings is so foreign to me. For years my body was used without receiving any pleasure. Even when Brian and I were dating, orgasms were rare.

After the divorce I went out and bought myself a vibrator, but although it felt great, I was never able to achieve release. So after a while I gave up in trying. My body was broken and I was humiliated with the thought of having to share that with Knox.

Eventually we were going to mate, but I didn't want him to think that it was his fault when I wouldn't come, that it was me. Would he still want me once he knew? Or would he just be okay with using me like Brian did? I was terrified of the answer to that question.

My head hurt from trying to figure out all this stuff. Hell I couldn't bring myself to kiss the guy and here I am worried about having sex with him.

Shaking my head I got up and walked outside to see if they were back yet. Looking out I spotted a big black wolf trotting my way...with Ella on his back? Oh I am going to kill that wolf! How dare he put her in harm, it is not safe riding on the back of a giant wolf. What if she fell? She still has a cast of for Christ sakes.

The giant wolf stopped in front of me, releasing a small whimper as he laid down. I was furious and he knew it.

"Dammit Knox or Rafe, whoever you are right now..."

"Mom relax, dad and I just went for a little walk to the lake."

My eyes shot over to Ella. She spoke. My daughter spoke after not saying a word for weeks. Tears streamed down my checks as I kneeled down to them. She still sat on top of the large wolf, holding on to his fur. Looking down at him he nodded his head. I couldn't believe it.

"Ella...what did you say?"

"Just don't yell at him okay mom, I was safe and we had fun, you should try it some time."

"Oh baby...I am so happy that you had fun. Come here."

Ella jumped up and dove into my arms. I had my little girl back. She was going to be okay, I just knew it. Wrapping her as tight as I could, we clung to each other as we cried.

"I love you mom."

"I love you more baby."

We sat there on that step clinging to each other and after a few minutes two large arms surrounded us and two smaller arms wrapped around my neck.

Knox and Noah.

My new family...

Eventually Ella pulled away and grabbed Noah's hand dragging him inside for a snack. Knox lifted me up so that I sat across his lap, rubbing his hand along my back, soothing me.

"Oh Knox, she spoke, my baby girl spoke. I think she is going to be okay now. God I hope she is going to be okay now. Thank you for whatever you did, thank you for bringing me back my little girl."

"Sophia, it was all her, not me. Once we got out to the lake after our run, which she was completely safe by the way as I would never drop her, she just started talking. You are my mate so that makes her my daughter and I explained that to her. After I explained to her my feelings she hugged me and let me tell you it was one of the best moments of my life. So there is no need to thank me."

This man was so amazing and I couldn't believe I was lucky enough of getting a fresh start. I decided right there that I wasn't going to live in fear anymore. I didn't need to. Knox would always be by my side and that was all I needed. He would be an excellent father to Ella, hell he already was. It didn't matter how long I have known him, my soul knew him and I needed to listen to it.

Reaching up, my hand shook as it cupped his cheek. His beautiful blue eyes gazed into mine. Leaning up I touched my lips to his...softly at first as I was still unsure of his reaction. Before I could pull back his arms tightened around my body, bringing me flush up against his chest as he deepened the kiss.

OH...MY...GOD...

The expression of fireworks exploding took on a whole new meaning. Hell, it was more like the atomic bomb was detonated. My body that has been asleep for so long had finally come to life.

His mouth didn't just kiss my mouth...it dominated...possessed...explored them. His tongue massaged and caressed mine. Knox shifted and repositioned us so that I was now straddling his legs. Re-angling his head allowed him to deepen the kiss, and man oh man. Never in my life have I been so fully consumed by someone's kiss. Hell this kiss was more explosive than any sex I have ever had.

Realizing that the breath had literally been sucked out of me, I pushed on his shoulders. Immediately he eased his head back allowing me to draw in the much needed air.

"Sorry baby, but kissing you is...hell I can't even come up with the words for what I am feeling right now." Closing his eyes he leaned his forehead to rest against mine.

I laughed because it was nice to know that this big strong Alpha was also knocked to his knees from one single kiss. That it affected him as much as it did me.

"Come on Romeo, let's go find our kids. I want to make sure Ella is really okay."

Nodding, Knox stood up with me in his arms and carried me into the house, as I laughed the whole way.

Oh this man was going to drive me crazy with his caveman ways, but boy did I love it...