Thrilled by the support, and decided to continue. Wrote this tonight and couldn't help posting it.

The sun was coming in through the shades, waking Ophelia who immediately smelt eggs and bacon coming from the kitchen. Taking a deeper breath the smells weren't right, this wasn't home. Her large emerald green eyes popped open, last night was not a dream, last night was real. Slowly she uncurled herself, stretching out her tight sore muscles. Sitting up she winced at the pain shooting through her lady parts. Oh yeah, last night was very freaking real. Derek wasn't in the room; she could hear his steady heartbeat coming from below. That made it a little less embarrassing as she was completely naked under the blankets.

Wrapping a sheet around her she inched off the bed, testing out her legs. They weren't completely jell-o, a good sign right? Getting up she made stiff movements reaching for her cell phone that was still in her pants pocket. Ophelia was so consumed in trying to be quiet she hadn't heard Derek open the bedroom door.

He watched his mate with great curiosity until she got back up, phone in one hand, the other holding the white sheet closely to her body. She looked about nervously after meeting his gaze.

"I, uh, I was just- there's, um…hi." Her inner wolf gave her a 'really?' stare. Apparently his gaze snapped the connection between her mouth and brain.

"Good morning." He gave a slight chuckle at her nervous stuttering. "You know there's nothing to be scared of?"

"I know." Her cheeks blazed red, so much for not getting embarrassed. "I- I was on my way home when I pulled into Beacon Hills and then… anyways my truck is on the side of the rode by the woods somewhere around here. Would you mind?"

"Not at all." Derek walked into the room and started to approach her when she shrank away, pausing for a moment before closing the gap between them. He put a rough hand behind her neck and leaned forward kissing her on the forward, "I'll be right back."

Now Ophelia's cheeks were heated for a different reason, as were other places on her body. Looking down she spotted her phone, right now for the awkward phone call to her parents. This should be interesting, she thought to herself.

"Ophelia? Hunny what's wrong?" Her mom said immediately upon answering the phone.

"Nothing, maybe, I don't know." She let out a sigh.

"What is it? You can tell me."

"Mom I- I found my mate last night. I pulled over in this small town cause it was just too much and I was looking for a hotel or something when I came across this smell…the next thing I know I'm running the woods and I've run right to this guys house and it was him. Last night we…we mated." She spilled her guts in one breath.

"Oh my goodness! Ophelia Summer Connors!" Ophelia prepared herself for a scolding, "I can't believe this happened! Hunbun this is incredible, I'm so proud of you. I've got to tell your father, Hank! Hank!" Ophelia pulled away from the phone as her mother yelled. "Hank!"

"What Lex?" Her father answered in the background.

"Ophelia found her mate! Hank they mated!"

"What?!" Her father shouted back, his response was just what she expected, pissed.

"Oh Hunbun tell me everything! What's his name? What's he like? When should we expect you?"

"Mom slow down, one question at a time! First of all his name is Derek, Derek Hale. I don't really know him all that well but he is quite attractive…" Her mate was damn sexy. "and mom you shouldn't be expecting us at-"

"What do you mean not coming home? Hunbun I'm sure Arthur would be more than happy to allow your mate to join the pack. Don't worry about a thing! I'll talk to him the minute we get off the phone-"

"Mom it's not going to happen!" Ophelia couldn't handle the fast pace at which her mom was rattle on at.

"Why not? Ophelia what aren't you telling me?" Her mother's hurt tone nearly had her in tears. She wasn't part of their pack anymore, the pack she was born into, the people she'd grown up with… Her place was here now. With Derek.

"Derek's an alpha mom. I highly doubt he and Arthur would get along in the same pack. I won't be coming home, at least not for a little while, and when I do it won't be for good." Her voice was a bit detached.

"An alpha? Wow. You'll be a pack leader. I'm so proud of you." Ophelia tried not to hear the breaks in her mother's voice. Super-hearing was a bitch sometimes.

"I know." Ophelia turned toward the window when she heard a car door shut. "Mom I have to go. I love you."

"I love you too Hunbun." Ophelia hung up the phone and tried taking a few deep breaths, but as soon as Derek popped in the room asking what was wrong she started to cry.

Rushing to his mates side Derek could feel her pain. When she started crying he tried to think of something to say but nothing came to mind. Instinct took over as he pulled her into his chest and wrapped his arms around her small frame. Nuzzling her shoulder, he rubbed her back the way his sister did when their parents passed away, it had helped him, and Derek could only hope it would help her. Being this affectionate and close to someone was hard for him though. Anything for her, his wolf snapped, she was theirs to care for and protect.

Eventually the tears turned to sniffles and Ophelia pulled her head back looking up at her mate. She had never felt safer in her life then she felt in his arms. He was home now. Surprising both of them she reached up on her tiptoes and kissed him, tenderly wrapping both arms around his neck. Pulling away Derek gave her questioning look with lust in his eyes; her nod was all he needed.

This time was more gentle and slow. Ophelia helped him peel off his clothing dropping the sheet as she backed up to the bed, falling back onto it. Derek stalked his way to her, lavishing kisses on every inch of her skin from foot to forehead. This time he was less impatient, this time would be about her. Easing himself in, careful she winced more than once. He exerted as much self control as he could, rocking slowly, manipulating her body with his fingers. But towards the end they were both frantic as they hit their peeks and howled together.

This time the knotting didn't feel as painful, Derek rolled them over so she was resting on top of his chest. Ophelia nuzzled into his chest, earning herself on contented growl from him that put a smile on her lips. They stayed in this position for much longer then they thought possible. She asked him countless questions about his past, and the pack she was now a part of, Derek was more willing to answer the later than the former. He explained how their new pack was built, and the horrors they had gone through. In return he asked about her family, and where she grew up.

A quaint little house in the suburbs, two loving parents who acted like teenagers in love, a younger brother named Kaden, a large pack that'd been in the area for decades. Ophelia admitted that while she loved her well established pack, she was a bit excited that as a pack they'd grow together. Being close in age was just another plus, except for Derek's Uncle Peter whom she was feeling wary towards even though he'd shown his loyalty when the alpha pack showed up.

"When will I meet the rest of the pack? Today?" She asked laying stomach down on the bed next to Derek, propped up on her elbows.

"I talked with them already, I asked them to stay away from here until Friday when they'd done with classes. Then they'll spend the weekend here like they normally do." He traced a hand up and down her back.

"Why a week?" She gave him a curious look.

"I'm nowhere near ready to share you yet." They laughed together as Derek's lips followed the same trail as his fingers. "Plus you're still in heat and until the pack knows you better it'll be extremely tense around here and I'd rather not have to kill all my male betas."

"That is some sound reasoning. First time I went into heat things got a little crazy with the pack. I was practically attacked by all the younger males," Derek let out an angry growl and possessively mounted her, kissing the back of her neck. "I was forced to stay cooped up in my room for the week." She managed to get out before his domineering alpha wolf went about claiming his mate, again.

So that was the morning after! Review away loves! More reviews, the more I feel I should post again sooner then a week! Any thoughts or ideas on where this story might be headed are welcome of course.

Next chapter: Ophelia will be meeting the rest of the pack, Derek has some new rules for everyone, and Ophelia's father calls.