Toy of the Fates

Dan and the Ghost Cats

Dan and Eliza were relaxing on her porch. Dan rather enjoyed her attention even though both knew that it wasn't going to go any further than friendship. Eliza had been badly hurt by her former husband and Dan simply didn't feel anything towards her other than friendship. She was fun in bed, Eliza knew about the wolves, and was a fun woman to spend time with. They had similar interests as far as nature and climbing and had developed a comfortable relationship, "So what actually happened with your ex if you don't mind my asking. I know whatever happened rather cemented you as the female Alpha for your wolves."

Eliza was relaxing in the swing next to Dan and she had to smile at her son and the pup. Her son was about six years old and the pup was about seven months old. They fit each other and Jefferson seemed to understand the pup in ways that she couldn't. Eliza wouldn't have understood at all if she hadn't learned about Dan and what he was. For some reason after the most recent adventure with Dan she could understand them, the pack, so much better. It wasn't like when she was able to communicate with Dan after taking a bit of his blood. It was more a sense of reading the wolves body language and emotions.

When Dan asked what really happened Eliza took a slow breath, "Before I get into that I have to say that the break up and divorce was bad. When we met, Davilos was what I thought I wanted in a husband. He was good looking, had an excellent job, a nice family, and paid attention to me. Even after we were newlyweds he paid attention to me and did his best to give me what I wanted. Once I was pregnant with our son he still paid attention to me. What I didn't realize at the time was that I was just the vehicle for his progeny. Once Yeffy was born things slowly started to change. He didn't abuse me or anything like that, he just grew cold. We started sleeping in different beds since he didn't have any further urges for me." She looked into the distance as she stopped talking.

Dan turned and stared at her in shock. It wasn't that she was only a way to have the next generation but that he lost interest in her sexually, "Huh? Is he gay?" His shock was obvious. Dan shook his head and frankly checked her out, "Sorry Eliza but you are one sexy woman and believe me you are good in bed. You are friendly, outgoing, and fun to spend time with. I can't imagine why any man would be stupid enough to..." He shook his head, "Sorry my wolf was talking as well. You will be a great catch for the right man and whoever the fuck your former husband was is an idiot."

Eliza couldn't help but blush slightly even as she leaned more against Dan. She knew that he liked her but there had been a slight distance to him even as he spent time with her. Eliza wasn't sure what it was but knowing that he did find her both attractive and interesting meant something. She had enjoyed their time together but though it didn't occur to her she kept her distance as well. Even as Dan avoided deep intimate contact, she had as well, "Thank you Dan, I, it means a great deal to me hearing that. He just pushed me away and when the divorce came through he was wealthy and I wasn't. Even with the alimony I wouldn't be able to support our son the way he could. He ended up marrying someone from his level of society."

He couldn't help but notice the slight break in her voice as she was talking. Dan had to wonder if she would be to upset if the bastard woke up dead one day. It wasn't something he could ask her but it was something he would consider. Eliza might not be pack or even more than an FWB but there was a relationship. She had managed to get through the Unizumo incident and then inheriting a wolf pack with few issues. That created a bond between them which he felt and would honor, "Eliza if you need help dealing with this, let me know. I might not look it but I have some money. I don't have a problem helping my good friends. So, what is the story?"

She gave one of Dan's arms a good hug before trying to relax. Even as she was trying to figure out what to say the omega she had helped saved hopped up next to them. The female wiggled around until her head was resting on Eliza's lap and whined for a moment. When Eliza started to pet her, she relaxed and knew she was doing her job to help the Alpha female relax. Eliza looked down at the small wolf and then leaned against Dan again, "It was actually rather stupid. He came here with some papers demanding full custody of our son. He indicated he would never let me have or see our son again. The female Alpha took exception to that and they pretty much ripped his clothing to shreds without leaving a mark on him. He tried to call the police but for some reason when they took the report they didn't believe anything he said." Eliza glowered at Dan when she said that.