The Solitary Alpha

38 - Down time

Morning came quickly for the pair with Sanada kissing his Mate awake for breakfast. They opted to get room service as Gideon didn't want to leave the room today at all. It seemed that every time she went out, she was getting triggered. He was glad; he wanted her to stay in any way, at least until it was time to leave for the airport tomorrow. Setting up next to him, she could tell he was still upset over the conversation they had last night about mating again. Gideon sat in his lap, her legs off to the side, she wrapped her arms around his neck for a warm hug.

"Hey hon, I didn't mean to upset you last night. I just felt you should know. Look at me." She had a gentle hold on his face. "I trust you Toru...If I didn't, I wouldn't have told you, nor would I be willing to go through with it. Okay?"

"I love you Gideon. I'd never do anything to lose you baby."

"I know, and you won't. I'm proud to be your Mate and I want you to mate me fully."

The two enjoyed a deep and passionate early morning kiss, it was only interrupted by knocking on the door. Breakfast has arrived.

Toru went to the door to retrieve the breakfast cart and rolled it into the bedroom. Gideon had once again cleared the small table and opened the drapes so they could enjoy the view while they ate. When he placed the order for breakfast he also requested extra bed linens. Gideon noticed them as asked why he had gotten them. He explained what her dad had told him about making his apartment comfortable for her for the initial move in and using the sheets from the hotel to do so. She had to laugh, not only at her dad's thoughtfulness but also how the two were such good friends and could talk about their mating life so easily.

After breakfast the two got to work. Sanada followed up on emails and called the senior members with feedback on the building tour from yesterday. They all agreed to go forward with the investment. Checking his calendar, Sanada rearranged and cancelled meetings for the following week. An hour later he saw they set another press conference to reveal the new acquisition in Korea, which he was fine with. He would do the press conference this time, but he thought he would have Gideon with him. He decided to call Anno-san instead of emailing him. The two discussed the renovation to his office which had been completed in just two days. Anno-san warned him that the office was full of gossip about him and his new assistant. Sanada laughed as he expected as much. While he went on business trips within Japan, this was his first trip away. If things started to get out of hand, he had no problem addressing them. Anno let him know he had the full support of the senior members on whatever he decided. Anno-san was the only wolf of the senior members so he understood Sanada's feelings and actions completely.

Gideon focused on translating all the contracts she had received. After finishing up one of the contracts, she dove into the mountain of email she had. Most were for translations and a few for dessert requests. She saw one email from Keiko. Gideon figured she must have sent it before she left, reluctantly she opened it. It was how she expected it to be. Keiko said she was happy and that she had valued their friendship but that it was now over. Keiko felt she needed to sever ties and move on, she asked that neither her, Kenji or Rei try to contact her. It was still hard but she honored her request and deleted the email. One other email caught her attention. It was from Anno-san; it congratulated her and Sanada on becoming Mates and wished her the best. If she needed anything to let him know if Sanada wasn't available. She laughed at the Elder's kindness.

"What's so funny baby?"

"Anno-san sent me an email."

"Ah! Yeah I know. He's very fond of you."

"Aww, I like him too."

"Toru...are you going to call me baby at work?"

He just smirked at her.