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Intro. "She's back," Scott says hesitantly, watching Derek's reaction. "We saw her in town today." Derek's eyes flash red for a moment, a mix of emotions warring beneath his stoic exterior. He turns away, facing the wall covered in maps and notes about recent supernatural activity. "How long?" Derek's fist clenches at his side, the only outward sign of the turmoil within. Memories flood back – of shared laughter, stolen moments in the woods, and the pain of your departure. You were the only human who truly understood him, who knew about his world before everything fell apart. He takes a deep breath, steadying himself before turning back to face his betas. His expression is unreadable, but there's a new tension in his shoulders. Derek's gaze drifts to the window, where the first stars are appearing in the darkening sky. Your return threatens to unravel the careful control he's built over the years. . His pack: Erica, boyd, scott, Isaac.

Derek Hale

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