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Chapter 14

Derek opened the big door leading inside his loft. He entered the living room and Anna followed him. She was surprised. It was really well decorated. There were two big couches in the middle of the room and a large table was standing in front of the windows. A whole bunch of people was sitting around it, watching her closely. Derek was still holding her hand.

"Guys, this is Anna."

Stiles smiled, the Alpha next to him waved. The wolf with blond, curly hair grinned from ear to ear. The wolf and the banshee who she also knew from the photo smiled. There was another wolf staring at her – Peter. She stopped for a moment. He grinned. He looked like the devil himself.

"Hey, Anna. Nice to see you again. It's been a long time. You're looking good for a dead person." He still grinned.

"Shut up, Peter." Derek snapped back, squeezing Anna's hand. She decided to ignore him.

There were four humans sitting at the table.

"Hello Anna." The Sheriff came over to shake her hand. "Nice to see you again."

"Sheriff Stilinski." She nodded.

Melissa McCall followed her partner and hugged her. "Glad you came." She said. "You're looking better than the last time we saw each other."

"Thank you, Mrs. McCall. Feeling better, too."

"Okay, so you know the pack, already but let's just-"Derek started but Isaac came running and hugging Anna who looked baffled.

"I'm Isaac." He grinned, releasing her.

"Hello, Isaac. Nice to see you again." She giggled when Stiles formed a "TOLD YOU – CUDDLER!" with his lips while pointing at his friend.

"Yeah…" Derek began again. "They are Jackson and Lydia, you know. The Banshee. And that's Scott, the -"

"The Alpha" Anna ended the sentence.

"Yup." Derek said.

A tall man came up to Anna. "Hello Anna. Nice to meet you. Finally. I'm Chris Argent. That's my daughter Allison." He introduced himself and his beautiful daughter.

"Hey, nice to… nice to meet you." Anna replied.

"Okay, let's get started." Derek said and pulled Anna over to the table. They all sat down. They talked about how they were working together. Explained to Anna how they formed this alliance – what they went through.

Anna was shocked by so much death and pain. She kept looking at Derek who just sat there while his pack explained the deaths of Erica and Boyd and how they had managed to stay alive. The whole alpha pack story was told by Isaac and Scott.

He was sitting at the end of the table; she was sitting next to him. She had wanted to take his hand which was resting on his lap but she had not dared to grab it. While his friends had told her about their last three years Derek had not moved, neither had Stiles. Peter was looking slightly annoyed. Well, he had been killed and resurrected. Anna could still not understand how he had managed Lydia to help him come alive again but she knew he was still evil. He kept looking at her like a delicious steak and she kept trying to ignore him.

She felt so bad after they had finished the story. She would have to talk to Derek about it – she had to hear it from him. She wanted to know what he had been up to during all these years. She knew he was still suffering from the fire, Laura's death. He felt responsible for all of them and she just wanted to help him. She didn't know why and how she could do it, but she had to try to take away his pain – his grumpiness as Stiles would call it.

Derek was also glad Anna was there at the meeting but the way she looked at him made him feel bad. She felt pity – he felt it. But he wasn't better – every time he took a deep breath, he could smell the wolfsbane vaguely, smell her sick body. But he was just happy to have her by her side. It was a great deal for her. Having two alphas, a pack and two hunters right in front of her and not being strong enough to turn or fight them anyhow – it must be hard for her. But having the wolfsbane placed on her chest was suppressing her instincts. A fact that hurt Derek even more.

The meeting went on and they talked about the Kanima and how Alison had nearly died. They talked about the Sheriff and his job and how he tried to work out this whole supernatural thing.

"I don't mean to be rude but –" The Sheriff started eventually. "Anna, we need to know. There are some kids missing and we need to know if you –"

"No." She insisted. "I am not even able to do something like that. I don't know if Derek mentioned it but –"

"Oh yeah. He did…" Jackson said - followed by silence.

"You are really hurting yourself?" Alison wanted to know which made Derek growl slightly.

"Well, it doesn't hurt that bad anymore. I got – "She looked at Derek who clearly tried to avoid her look. "I got used to it. I am doing it for many years now. My body is used to it."

"Why?"Alison wanted to know. Derek's growl got louder.

"What, Derek? I want to know!" She hissed back.

"It's okay. I – I've been at a very dark place. I don't expect you to understand that…" She said, looking at Derek. Of course he understood. He had been there, too. She looked back at Alison. "I just wanted to feel human. Inhaling wolfsbane and wearing it close to my heart makes me weak. I can't turn like that and I – I don't heal that fast and my senses are weak." She explained but she knew none of the wolves got it. Derek shook his head.

"And do you feel human? I mean, do you have a normal life?" Melissa asked.

"I did. Yes. I had a job. I had friends and when I cut myself while cooking with them I didn't heal immediately. They never knew what I was. I was fine - pretty happy."

"What changed?" Melissa wanted to know.

"What do you mean?" Anna wondered.

"Well, you are here. With a pack of wolves." She smiled.

"Yeah, right." Anna sighed. "My grandpa has Alzheimer's so I want to be here for him. I moved back to see him. And I met Derek…" She added quietly. Derek didn't move but he caught her look.

"Stiles said you've been friends before the fire, since you were children?" The Sheriff asked.

"Yes…" Anna whispered. She felt uncomfortable. Derek wasn't even breathing.

"We've been friends." Anna added.

"So, do you want to change again? Do you want to turn?" Melissa wondered.

"No." Anna insisted and she could hear Derek sigh again.

"No?" Chris raised an eyebrow.

"No. I won't turn anymore."

"What? Derek?" Argent glared at the wolf. "Are you serious?" Chris got angry and Derek stood up. "Enough. This is not your problem, Chris. We will handle it." But Chris wasn't going to accept it.

"Anna, you have to turn. If you don't shift for a while you will be a great danger for all of us."

"You haven't told them…" Anna stared at Derek.

"Because it's none of their business." He hissed back.

"What?" Alison wanted to know.

"I haven't turned in a couple of years." Anna said and she could see Chris explode inside.

"AND YOU DIDN'T TELL US? She is a threat to Beacon Hills. Even though she may not be the killer or kidnapper or whatever is waiting out there. But she can turn into a monster! Just because you've been childhood friends doesn't mean she isn't dangerous. She could be a bigger threat to the people of Beacon Hills than all of you together!" Chris shouted and Alison widened her eyes.

"Don't you ever call her a monster again." Derek growled.

"Derek, it's okay." Anna tried to calm him down. His eyes turned red for a moment and she could feel her blood burn inside her body. Her veins were on fire. She had to take a deep breath. Her instincts kicked in.

"No, it's not." Chris yelled. "You need to leave town." He glared at Anna.

"What? I won't leave. I just moved here!" Anna was baffled. "I can't. I need to be there for my grandpa and I just found Derek…"

"Chris, please. Anna can't turn. She is so weak it would kill her." Stiles explained.

"But she just has to stop inhaling this stuff and then…She is dangerous. She can't stay. If you don't take care of her…" Chris was pushed from his chair. Alison jumped, pulling a knife out of her boot. The pack jumped off their chairs.

"STOP IT!" Stiles yelled. Derek had pushed Chris off his chair and was now standing in front of stepped back when Stiles yelled at him. He looked at his friend who glared at him angrily. "Derek, what the fuck?" He asked his friend. "Sorry..." He whispered. His muscles relaxed, his pulse calmed down.

"Sorry…" He mumbled again. Alison put the knife back and Chris got up, glaring at Derek.

Scott sighed.

Anna was staring at them in shock.

Derek had tried to protect her, fight for her. He was angry at Chris for calling her a monster and threatening her.

"I won't leave, Chris. I won't turn and I will keep inhaling wolfsbane. I don't change just because all of you can't stand it. I am not dangerous and I won't be a threat. Get over it. I haven't shifted in years and I am not going to. I didn't kill anyone – ever. I just found my ... my family, ok? I won't leave." Anna got angry. Everyone was looking at her.

"But if you turn…" Alison began.

"I can't…" Anna smiled sadly. "I can't turn. My body is way too weak to shift into a werewolf. And even though Derek won't get it – I will continue inhaling. I'm not giving it up. I don't want to be a wolf - I want to be human. Check on me, if you want to. But I won't leave."

"Anna, that's not the solution." Derek hissed.

"There is no solution needed, Derek! Because I don't have a problem. Neither do you. I'm fine!"

"You agree on checking?" Chris asked, surprised by Anna's idea and her strong will.

"Yes. Of course. If it will help you?! Once a week?" She proposed.

"O-oh-okay…"

"Okay."

"But if we think you are tricking us…"

"I'm not. I won't."

The Argents had gone home already while the pack was still sitting around the table. The Sheriff and Mama McCall were also gone. Stiles had left with them – he wanted to talk to his dad at home. Derek and Scott were glad they would talk. Stiles had ignored him and Scott's mother most of the evening.

"Jackson, can you give me a ride?" Lydia asked her boyfriend. "I wanna sleep at home… Haven't slept in my own bed for a while now. " She added and Jackson nodded. "Sure, babe. Let me get your bag from upstairs."

"Bye, guys. See you tomorrow…" Lydia said when Jackson came back from his room. "Bye, Lyds! See you two at school." Scott said. Jackson closed the door behind them and they could hear Lydia whisper: "Phh… that was a tense meeting…Anna really knows what she wants..."

"They can still hear you, babe. Let's get out of here…" Jackson whispered back and Anna smiled a bit but suddenly stopped. She could hear Lydia talking outside – clearly whispering. She sighed. Being around wolves had her senses on alert. Being around two alphas, especially an angry Derek made it worse. She touched her necklace.

"Hey, guys. Wanna run a bit? Maybe we find a trail in the woods –the Sheriff could use some help, I guess." Scott asked Isaac and Peter who nodded. Even though Peter didn't want to run with the puppies – Derek could force him to help. And he would. So he agreed.

"Good idea, Scott. Could use some fresh air!" He sniffed. The wolfsbane was strong. "Sorry…" Anna mumbled. "Don't worry." Isaac smiled. "Running with us, Der?"Isaac asked his alpha but he declined.

"No, I'm staying." He said.

Anna bit her lip nervously.

In a minute she would be alone with Derek.

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