Dexter knew there was nothing simple about this matter with Eden. Eden was a pack leader and a respected leader, at that. They couldn't just barge in there demanding answers. That's why he wanted everything brought out in front of Zelda. She had a clear head and he knew she would make the right decisions. He trusted her judgement. Alistair started by naming his source, his sister Samia. He asked that she remain an anonymous source and Dexter nodded. He could definitely understand protecting family in something like this.

Then the news came out. Alistair knew who did it. It was Ehiyeh, Eden's daughter. Dexter's face remained neutral. It all made sense now. Eden would protect family too, just like anyone. He probably did what he could to cover it up. He tilted his head, deep in thought. He just wondered why she did it. What could have motivated her to poison a carcass? Was it meant for Amoxtli? Then Alistair answered his question. It wasn't meant for Amoxtli. It was an experiment gone wrong. And now apparently Ehiyeh was mothering a litter that she didn't want in the first place. It was always a sad thing to hear of someone being violated like that. Dexter felt for her. His eyes lowered in sadness.

When Alistair said that nothing was black and white about this, Dexter nodded with a sober expression. He had to agree. It was a sad situation. Then Alistair offered an opinion and said that Ehiyeh was young at the time and running away was excusable. Again, he had to agree. He was angry about what happened to Amoxtli but it was a relief to know that it wasn't an assassination attempt. Alistair made sense. He said that Eden could not be excused so freely because he was an ally to Taviora and knew this information. Dexter turned to look at Zelda, wanting her thoughts. He raised a brow expectantly.

He knew that Zelda was just as hurt about Amoxtli as he was. If anyone would understand, it would be her. He knew she would keep his secret too about Samia. This was about protecting family. He could see the sadness in her eyes when Alistair told them that Ehiyeh was young at the time and had been raped later. A female could always understand another female's pain better than a male could. Zelda seemed perplexed about something and Dexter was sure it probably had something to do with Eden knowing about what his daughter did and not telling anyone. That was the real mystery. Surely he should have known Taviora wouldn't have come down on a young girl for an accident.

Zelda spoke up, saying that was that and then told Alistair that she agreed fully. Dexter nodded, letting them know that he felt much the same. Zelda said that she was going to meet with Eden and see what to do. Dexter nodded and bowed his head.

"I'm only sorry I let you down and didn't do more to help. Alistair deserves the full credit on this one. I apologize for not pulling my weight."

He averted his gaze to the ground.

"I agree with both of you. A child who was experimenting should not be punished for what happened but I do feel that Eden should have to answer for why he didn't at least come clean. I'm sure you will know what to do with his answer, Zelda."