"I was born a wolf," Derek explains calmly, glad that Thomas is at least staying to hear him out. "Wolves can be made, but I'm not sure what WICKED is. Not in that context, at least."

Thomas says it like it's a thing, an entity, rather than an adjective, and Derek isn't sure what to say. He swallows hard and waits patiently, letting Thomas try to process it. "I just wanted you to know. I can show you, if you want."