I considered that too.

It could be a matter of this "power" manifesting itself differently depending on who has it and how it's used. He could also take control of you, something I don't believe the snake has ever done. And blowing us all away from the building the way he did? Is that something a weed can do?

As the leader of the wolves, perhaps he maintains some connection or power over the others. That would give him that line to you even if your abilities came from another wolf under him.