13. After a moment it’s just the three of us. “Shawn, I’m sorry,” I say. “Don’t be,” He says apologetically. “I knew you’d have another mate. I was just hoping for another girl.” “Oh, honey. Even you’re not that lucky,” Aroha laughs smacking his leg. “I know. It doesn’t mean I’m happy about it.” He says. “So it’s okay for you to share me with Aroha but not another male. Do you expect me to reject him?” I ask. I really hope he says no. “We don’t even know if he is your mate,” he grumbles. “You like Aroha. Why would my beloved, whoever they may be, be any different?” “I don’t want to be replaced,” He is looking down like he’s ashamed of being insecure. I squeeze Aroha’s hand and climb onto Shawn’s lap straddling him. I put my hands on his cheeks and when he looks up at me he has te