Okot stands and bows his head to them. “You saved my life, and you have looked after my mate when I could not. I am in your debt.” Evert puts his hands in his pockets and smirks. “Our.” Okot frowns. “What?” “She’s our mate. All four of us. You okay with that?” His tone is challenging. I try to bite my nails in nervousness as I await Okot’s answer. But he just nods. “Like I told her, she has my heart. If you have hers, then I will respect that.”
