"I think... I think part of Derek hoped he wouldn't survive the change." Not that Derek was a killer, but it was a good way to get what he wanted while getting the boy off his case. Seemed logical.

"Like you need any more of that." Isaac just held him closer, making sure not to tighten his grip too much so as to hurt him, but enough to keep him close. "He thinks I'm picking things up quicker than I feel like I am. But... yeah."