[ the truth might be one thing, and how derek handled it all another. but there had been no time for softness, no time for explaining what and why. only that he gets isaac out of there, send him away with feelings of hurt and betrayal-- something that wouldn't allow doubt and questions to linger.

looking back on it now, maybe he could have found a different way, but it's in the past and he can't cling to it now. ]

You had every right to be wary. Angry. I never did explain back home, only sent you away.

[ so for the other isaac to be angry-- it was expected, and not something derek could deny being guilty of sending him away in the harshest possible manner. his voice is steady even if what he says next pains him; ]

And after Boyd died, I couldn't take you back.

[ the alpha pack had succeeded in showing exactly how serious they were about him killing his betas. ]