After everyone ate they scattered, Derek stayed behind. He wanted to talk with her and get whatever was there out.

"Can we talk now?" He stepped over to her, blocking her movement. "We can take a walk in the woods."

Allison nodded, keeping her head down. "Sure, let me just grab my jacket."

Meeting her at the front door, Derek chuckled at how nervous she was. "I don't bite Allison."

Giving his a 'really' kinda look, she shoved him lightly. "If you say so." As she followed him into the woods, her mind wondered off. She knew something was there, a certain feeling. Almost like the one she had with Scott, but this was different. She liked Derek, but he was older and he would never go for someone her age and type. This was simply a crush, yeah that's it a crush. Besides he's an alpha and has a pack, they need someone that can protect them and lead. She wasn't that person.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Derek whispered into her ear. Smiling at the jump.

"It's nothing." Allison shrugged. "Derek I'm sorry about the whole…"

"Kiss." Seeing the blush, he paused and grabbed her chin making her look up at him. "Ally, I'm not mad or upset. I was a little shock, but that's it. I found it…faltering. I do want to know why?"

"Why?" Allison repeated. "Umm…I'm not sure. It just felt natural at the time, but it won't happen again Derek."

Derek shook his head. "I don't want you to stop."

Allison knew her eyes were probably the size of saucers, but she didn't care. "What?"

"Even before Melissa took me in, I was around you. Both our parents worked together in keep beacon hills safe, during those days you would spend the night with us." Derek sat with his back against a tree. Holding his hand out, he gestured for her to join him. Allison sat beside him, her head on his shoulder. "But it wasn't until I was in high school that I was pulled towards you. I liked having you ride on my back, scaring off anyone who came to close, looking out for you. Now keep in mind that in those days, it was all innocent. I wanted nothing more than your friendship. When I moved, it was the hardest thing I had to do, leaving you and the others behind torn me apart. I don't want that to happen again."

"Is that what you still want?" Allison whispered. "Friendship?"

Derek chuckled. "No."

Glancing up at him, Alisson sighed. "I don't want to ruin our bond; if this doesn't work out Derek."

"Neither do I, which is why we are going to take it slow." He agreed, her friendship was one of the most important things to him. He knew what he wanted from her and what she was to him, but she didn't. He would have to take it at her pace and watch himself. "A couple of dates and see where that leads."

Giving him a nod, she leaned against him. She had to admit this was the last thing, she thought would happen to her. Derek's type was not her type, yet here she was with him. He was at least ten years older than her and a werewolf! But she had noticed thing changing with herself, her mood, the itch to having him close and the safeness she felt with him and his pack. "Now we just need to tell my dad."

Derek tensed, he had completely forgotten about that. "Just make sure nothing is near him. I really don't want to get shot."

Laughing she jumped to her feet and pulled him up. "I'll protect you." Derek simply rolled his eyes. "But in the meantime, you need to give me a ride to school. I have twenty minutes to get there."

"Well let's get going, wouldn't want you to be late." He suddenly stopped. "It's Saturday."

"Yeah I know that, but I have volley ball practice."

"Oh."

The rest of the day went by quickly. Derek stayed to train with his pack. Scott and his pack had left somewhere in the afternoon. Derek's plans were to pick up Allison from practice and take her shopping, but Chris had picked her up early. So now he decided to pay Melissa a visit.

"Derek!" Melissa grinned, pulling him into a tight hug. "How are you?"

"I'm good, just wanted to see you." Taking a seat on the couch, he caught sight of his family picture. His mom, dad, siblings and uncle. "I don't remember this picture being here."

Melissa sighed softly. "Peter gave it to us." She heard the small growl he gave. "You need to let it go Derek."

"I can't." Derek placed the picture face down. "Not until I understand why? I can't blame him for the fire, that was Kate's fault. But my sister?"

"What happened to your sister?"

Derek didn't have to turn around to see it was Scott and stiles. "Nothing. I need to know where Peter is."

Scott scoffed. "Why? He hasn't hurt anyone lately and he has a stable life."

"Either tell me or I will find him. And if I must find him on my own, I won't guarantee the safety of your pack mate." Derek growled, he now stood at his full height. Scott was surprised. He didn't smell of Peter so how in the hell did he find out. "An alpha will only fight to protect another wolf if they are pack. Peter made a pass at Melissa, tried to kill at least three of your pack mates, went on a killing spree, bit you and let's not forget him coming back from the dead. If not a member you would have given him up long ago."

"Peter is better. He has proven to be good." Scott argued.

Derek chuckled. "I'll believe that when I see it. in the meantime, do not get in my way." Melissa placed a hand on his arm. She was afraid Derek would hurt her son. "Don't forget who's turf you're in Scott."

Scott growled. "You can no-"

"Did you forget the deal last night?" Derek snarled. Taking a step forward, he felt Melissa's hand tighten around his arm.

"Derek please." She whispered, her eyes held fear and she reeked of nerves.

Derek stepped back, giving her an apologetic look. "Sorry." Glancing at the other alpha he flashed his eyes. "You may be my brother Scott, but don't underestimate me. I will remind you of your place." With a growl, he walked out. Finding Peter will be easier if he followed Malia's scent. She was the only other hostile towards him, but he can't be the one to do it. He'd have to send one of the pack mates.

Scott growled, slamming his fist into the wall. "Who the hell does he think he is!?"

"Scott calm down." Malissa scowled. "Take deep breath and relax."

Doing as told, he was calm within seconds. "I can't let him hurt anyone mom."

Melissa sighed, she didn't like Peter. He tried to kill her, John, Scott, Stiles, and Lydia once. When Scott told her he was now part of the pack, she nearly had a heart attack. They argued, discussed and cried over it. Scott had promised not to bring him to the house or anywhere near their family. "I know honey, but you cannot intervene. I don't want you to get hurt."

"He won't hurt me mom. I just-Peter has really changed and whether we like it or not he is part of my pack." Walking towards the door, he sighed. "I protect my pack."

Melissa watched him walk out, she didn't want anything to happen to her son's. "Stiles go with him please. You are the only one who can keep them calm."

"Sure mom." Giving her a kiss on the cheek he rushed out.

"Lord please help them."

Derek had asked Erica to follow Malia, she was the only other wolf able to hide her scent. Allison had arrived a couple minutes after Erica left. She and Derek sat on the couch watching a movie with the rest of the pack. Although there was enough room for everyone, he had her stuck to his side.

Allison was laughing at a scene in the movie, when suddenly everyone stiffed and growled. "What's wrong?" Glancing up at Derek, she frowned at his red eyes. "Derek?"

"Stay here." Derek ordered. "Boyd." The beta jumped to his feet and followed his alpha out.

The others began to whimper and pace the room. Something was wrong, Allison could feel it. But it wasn't until she saw Derek walk in carrying an injured Erica. With a loud gasp, she cleared the kitchen table and had him lay her down. "Call Deaton and mama McCall." She ordered, tossing the phone to Isaac. "Derek you need to get the pack out of here. Now." She had seen the way the paced, if another person walks in here, and touches Erica they could attack. The pack was wired to protect any member, especially the hurt ones.

Derek pushed and pulled the pack in the basement. The doors were solid metal, impossible for them to get out, but again he had only had one-two at the max in there. The entire pack never. He just hoped it would hold long enough. His attention was pulled towards the drive way, two cars were pulling in. he smelled Melissa, John, Deaton, Stiles and Scott. Opening the door, he stood on the porch.

"What happened?" Melissa asked.

Derek shook his head. "I don't know, Erica stumbled out of the woods beaten."

"Wolf?" John asked.

"No, they are too small to be a wolfs. It was dog like, but not a wolf." Allison answered from within the room. "You guys mind hurrying it up!"

Deaton pushed pass the group and into the living room. He quickly got to work. She was bleeding out fast.

"Why is she not healing?" Stiles asked.

Deaton swabbed one of the wounds, bring with it some sliver goo. "Silver prevents the wounds to close. I'll just clean it out and she will heal on her own."

Everyone jumped at the pounding from the basement. Melissa raised an eye brow at him. "Derek?"

"It's the pack. I had to remove them." Derek shrugged. Deaton went on for about an hour cleaning the she-wolf. And true to his word, her wounds closed as soon as they were clean. By the time they had finished Derek's pack had broken out. They were quick to surround the wolf, making sure she was safe. "How long until she wakes up?"

"Most likely tomorrow. The healing has tired her out." Deaton replied, as he began packing up.

Derek nodded. "Boyd take her to bed and make sure she's healing. I'll have the twins take you some food." Boyd growled picking up his girlfriend and gently taking her up the stairs. "Did you get the scent?" The pack nodded, with low rumbles in their chest. "Get ready we are going for a run."

"What are you going to do?" Allison asked.

Derek paused glancing down at her. "They attacked Erica and that is something I don't just let slid. I am going to find out who did this and they are going to pay."

"I'm coming with you." Allison smiled. Derek shook his head. "Don't argue with me Derek. Erica is just as much of a pack mate to you than she is mine. An attack on you is one on me as well."

Debating for a few moments, he finally gave in. "Stay with me at all times."

"Understood." Rushing towards her car, she pulled out her bow and arrow.

Scott stopped the alpha before they could walk out. "What are you going to do when you find them?"

"Just talk." Shrugging him off, he shifted into his wolf. Glancing around he spotted Isaac, and the twins pacing. They already caught the scent. Allison appeared beside him, ready to move out. Derek knew she wouldn't be able to keep up with them, so he laid on his side and waited for her to climb up. With a howl, they took off.

Derek stayed in the lead, with Allison on his back. Isaac on his right and the twins taking up the rear. It was about a mile out, when they scattered. Derek headed straight, Isaac to the left and the twins to the right. Allison having jumped off his back, took off in the direction Isaac had gone. Slowing down he sniffed the ground, growling at the familiar scent. Stalking forward he hid behind a tree, growling at the sight of his uncle and cousin. Not only that, but Ducelian was there as well.

Peter froze at the scent the wind carried towards him. with a wicked grin, he looked towards the direction Derek came from. "Come out, come out little wolf." His teased. Malia and Ducalian stood in attack mode beside the man.

Derek slowly walked out, smirking at the shocked eyes on the three. Baring his teeth, his eyes locked on Ducalian. He had Erica all over him. Red bleeding into his eyes, he stalked towards the once alpha of alphas.

"Talia?" Decalian gasped.

Peter frowned, trying to figure out who it was. The only other family member able to fully form was Laura, but she was dead, right? "Who are you?"

Derek snapped at him. His eyes fixated on the male.

"It's Derek." Malia whispered.

"Derek? My nephew Derek?" Peter gawked. "How is that possible?"

"I don't know, but it looks to me like he is after Ducalian." Malia growled. "That wolf you attack must have been his beta."

"How the hell should I have known!" Ducalian yelled, with every step the wolf gave, he gave one back. "Call him off Peter!"

Peter scoffed. "The kid wants me dead just as much as he wants you. I doubt he would listen to me." Malia rolled her eyes and pounced, but before she could touch Derek something slammed into her.

Ethan had jumped just in time to intercept the attack. Slamming her onto the ground, he held her hands above her head and snarled. "Now be a good bitch and stay!" Swiping her across the face, she was out cold. "Damn coyotes." Turning around he stood guard over her. Aiden and Isaac were watching Peter, while Allison backed up Derek.

Derek turned away slightly, running into his uncle's home. What surprised him was the woman and child huddling on the couch. Rushing past them he shifted and grabbed some clothes, as he walked back down he stopped by the woman. "Who are you?"

"Jessica Hale and this is Samuel Hale." The woman pushed the half breed towards him. Peter must have shown her how to act around an alpha.

Derek growled as the child got closer to him. "Hale?" The woman nodded, pulling the child back. "Peter has no right using that name. and neither do you." Storming out, he slammed into Peter. Causing the older wolf to fall.

"Real mature Derek." Peter grumbled, looking over his shoulder he sighed at his wife and son. This was something they should never see.

Derek circled Ducalian. He wanted nothing, but to tear him apart, but Derek knew that wasn't the way. instead he ordered the pack to tie him up. "Allison call your father please."

"Alright."

He turned his attention towards the man he called uncle. "I thought I killed you."

Peter smiled. "Wasn't my time."

Letting his nails grow, he walked over to him. "Well third times the charm right."

Peter jumped to his feet. "Whoa! Whoa! Derek come on! I have a family now. Wife and two kids." That simply angered Derek more.

"You already had one!" Everyone around them stopped whatever they were doing. Jessica and Samuel walked out. Malia was just waking up. "Did you forget? Mom, dad, my sister and bothers! My uncles and aunts! All dead because of you!"

"I didn't start the fire Derek." Peter argued. "Kate did."

"And, why did she?!" Derek roared. "I bet they don't know. Malia? Your new family?"

"Derek don't." Peter growled. He could attack, but it would do nothing. Derek was an alpha, a fully shifted one. Plus, his pack would jump to his defense and that could lead to major problems.

"Come on Peter, it's not good to keep these things hidden." Derek smirked. "Tell them how you would fuck Kate every day in the woods. How you used to seduce her and promise her a life with us." He then turned his attention to the two females. "Kate had fallen in love with him, but Peter was interested in another woman. so, when Kate asked to be turned he laughed in her face and left her. Kate took it out on my family, burning them alive." Jessica gaped at her husband. "Peter then fake his coma, escaping in the night and killed Laura. Later went on to killing innocent people." Malia growled at Derek, she knew all of this. "Bet he didn't tell you what really happened to your mother?"

Peter growled, tackling the alpha. "That's enough!"

Derek stabbed his claws into his side, ripping his side open. Pushing him off, he crouched next to him. "I'm not finish with you Peter. You will pay for what you did. If it's the last thing I do."

Chris had waked out from the woods in that moment. He knew Derek was going to find his uncle sooner or later. He had just hoped it would have been later. "Allison said you found the attacker?" Derek pointed to the tied-up wolf. "Isaac help me put him in the truck."

Derek stepped over his uncle, giving him a kick as he did. Walking to the edge of the trees he shifted, howling for the rest to leave. Allison climbed onto his back, keeping her bow aimed at Peter. Derek's ears twitched at a small growl. Glancing over his shoulder he spotted the half breed standing a few feet away. Reacting on his instincts Derek roared at him, satisfied when the pup bared his neck.

Allison rolled her eyes and gave him a small kick on the side. "Play nice." Getting a huff in return, she laughed. Allison was surprised Derek didn't kill his uncle, but then again this wouldn't be their last encounter.

Derek on the other hand was hoping for another encounter, one where he can make the bastard pay for all he's done. In the meantime, his focus was to be on the female currently riding on his back. He had a date to prepare.