[It wasn't like Derek expected Alex to admit to it if that's what he was doing, but Alex's reaction to the question was what he was really looking for, and it goes a long way towards making Derek relax a bit. He's seen a number of people pretend they were just fine with him being a werewolf, and he'd always known something was wrong. This guy's either the best liar Derek's seen yet, or he's telling the truth.
Most of the tension drains away, though he can't keep himself from remaining a bit on the defense, just in case.]
It's not the response I'm used to.
[His tone is gruff, because he doesn't want to talk about it. He quickly follows up with a question, this time hesitantly curious.]
no subject
Most of the tension drains away, though he can't keep himself from remaining a bit on the defense, just in case.]
It's not the response I'm used to.
[His tone is gruff, because he doesn't want to talk about it. He quickly follows up with a question, this time hesitantly curious.]
You said a pack took you in?