Page 14 of Delivered to My Shadow Unicorn Alphas

“I haven’t even heard of a throuple among our kind, have you?”

Shaman shrugged. “Not a throuple but there were reverse harems in the histories. There was a greater chance of getting the female pregnant. Four or five men. One female.”

“Huh. I never read the histories. I listened to stories but that was about it.”

Juven’s father was a historian. Made sense that he knew more than me about unicorn relationships.

“Let’s talk about logistics.”

I blew out a breath. “Before we do that, I just want to say something. You are my best friend and I consider you a brother. You know that. No matter what happens, I don’t want to lose you. I trust you completely. This isn’t going to be easy, but we’ll work through it, right? Amber is worth it.”

My best friend nodded. “I agree. I told myself when I signed you up that there’s no one on this earth I would trust with my mate except you. Maybe that’s why we decided to live together. We were fated to share a mate.”

“Makes sense. So…”

It was time to talk about the nitty-gritty. Assuming wouldn’t work in a situation like this. We had to make things clear. Of course, we would have to set everything straight with Amber as well, once she was comfortable enough to talk about these things.

“This really should be talked about with Amber.” Shaman had a point.

“I know. And we will. What happens in the bedroom, it’s up to her. But…what if she wants…”

Shaman laughed. I had no clue what was funny but something cracked him up. “I’ve never seen you so shy, Juven. I know you read those romance novels. Come on. If we can’t talk about these things, then we’re already in trouble.”

I shook my head. He was right. I read enough of them to stock a castle. “Fine. And you’re right. This is all in her hands. But…if she wants to mate with us both at the same time…”

“Then we mate our female. Period. But no swords crossing. I love you as a brother and that’s it.” He grinned.

I cracked up. “Deal. Same for me. What about jealousy?”

“Do you think there will be any?” Shaman cocked his head to the side. “If she’s ours, and she is, then obviously there will be times that you are with her only and I am with her alone and then together. As long as we make sure everyone’s needs are being met, I don’t see why that would be an issue. If you two are happy, then I will be happy for you. I could never envy your happiness.”

“And the baby?”

“Oh, we’re going there?” Shaman asked. “What about them?”

“Will we care whose baby she has?” I pictured Amber swollen with pregnancy. Having our baby in her arms. Even if Shaman had another mate, their little one would be like my child as well. “You know what? I wouldn’t care. They will be raised by Amber and two loving fathers. That is all that matters.”

“You’re right. It really doesn’t matter. And maybe magic will happen and our child will have a mix of DNA. Wouldn’t that be something? As long as Amber is okay and any children we have…I think we would be the best dads. We complement each other.”

“So we’re doing this?” I asked. “She is our mate and we’ve decided?”

Shaman leaned back and crossed one leg over the other. “Yes. If she’s willing. I know she’s ours. And I don’t really want to fight you over our mate.”

I busted out laughing. “Oh, I’d win.”

“You’re full of shit. I’d totally win.”

A lightness filled my chest. The heaviness of having to find a mate and on my unicorn’s timetable, lifted, leaving me with hope and happiness. “We’re lucky, you know?”

“How so?”

“We found our mate and even though we are best friends, we will now have a family together. What friends can say that?”

Shaman nodded. “Not many. I can’t imagine my life without you or her.”

“Then let’s set up another date. Our mate is waiting and we are running out of time.”

Chapter Fourteen

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