"She does own her legally. But that doesn't mean we don't fight. That doesn't mean we won't try. And if a settlement will solve this? We offer it. Do you know what would happen if Allison was caught running away? What would happen if she got sent back there?" Her eyes flashed red again, in a warning. "The safest place for her is here. You have seen that woman's anger first hand. What do you think she would do if someone defied her? Successfully avoided her for weeks upon weeks?" I went without saying in Laura's opinion what would happen to Allison - she'd be murdered.
"That is beside the fact - someone is being hurt right now by your actions." Her hand stopped it's soothing motion, and she edged closer to Stiles. "Everyone is being hurt by your actions. You. Derek. Allison. All hurt by something that has a simple resolution." She lowered a fork to Stiles' plate, piling it up with a little food, and lifted it to his mouth. "Now eat."