The Solitary Alpha

40 - The Apartment

Sanada was finally able to board, the attendant taking them to their seat. Gideon fastened her belt then curled up next to her mate, her face hidden in the sleeves of his hoody. Preparing for take off, his phone began to vibrate. Checking the message it was from her dad.

Jun: It's safe to go to her apartment.
Toru: Thanks, just got on the plane.

Sanada relaxed now that they were on the plane. Luckily as others boarded, they kept their distance and didn't bother her. One older lady cooed, but that was it. Sanada turned to his Mate. "Get some rest babe."

"Mn."

She was asleep before they were in the air. The flight was straightforward and they reached Japan before they knew it. The attendant asked Sanada if he wanted to get off first and he said that would be fine. Landing, the Omega started to stir. Waking up she still clung to her Mate and kept her face hidden. After a few minutes the stewardess let Sanada know they could deplane. Gideon stood and let him get out, she was right behind him, holding onto his arm. She took her pack and slung it over her shoulder. Sanada quickly took her to the baggage claim. Finally back in Japan, the majority of people kept their distance from them. While they waited off to the side, Gideon managed to Uber a ride to her apartment. It would be there in 10 minutes, she showed Sanada the phone so he would know. As they waited an Alpha stood to close and Gideon growled at him. He apologized and moved away from her. Sanada sighed in frustration. In 20 minutes they had their luggage and were in the car on the way to Gideon's apartment. She was finally able to relax and released her hold on her Mate.

"How are you doing baby."

"God that was awful, I'm so sorry." She rested her head on his shoulder.

"It's ok, you'll be home soon."

She breathed a sigh of relief as she watched the traffic. The car pulled up to her apartment after a 40-minute ride through traffic. She paid the driver and thanked him. They quickly went inside. Gideon was eager to get to Sanada's and be done with her apartment. It was still early and Rei was at work. Going inside they found her stuff by the door and saw that Rei had in fact moved her stuff in. Rei had pretty much unpacked and rearranged the entire apartment. Gideon did one last check, making sure she had what she wanted.

There was a tote of clothes and shoes, her steamer, toaster oven and blender. Sanada let her know he had everything except the steamer. Gideon contacted the landlord, he would be there in 10 minutes with the lease to sign over to her friend.

Five minutes later, there was a knock at the door, she thought the landlord had gotten there early and went to let him in. When she opened the door someone lunged at her, wrapping arms around.

"Please don't let them arrest me!"

"Let go of me!" Gideon was panicked as she didn't get to see who it was. Sanada was at the door in seconds, pulling the two apart.

"Ow! You're hurting me!". The young man was terrified. Gideon was able to finally see him and quickly figured out who he was.

"Toru, let him go, he's just a child!" Gideon touched the young Alpha's arm, quickly easing the pain from her Mate's grip.  Sanada glared at the young man as he released him.  Gideon could feel the fear coming off of the young Alpha.  She reluctantly let him in.

"Come in, your one of my brothers, aren't you? "

"Y-yes ma'am."

"How old are you?"

"16, almost 17."

"16! What's your name?"

"T-t-trevor."