(Author's POV)
Jacob's words may seem like a genuine request, but the hidden meaning was clear to all the people sitting in the dining room.
Alaric held the glass. His grip on the Bordeaux glass tightened. He was barely controlling his temper.
But Brave was well aware of Jacob's quirks and his carefree attitude. As he had received formal heir training, he had met Jacob more than any of his brothers. Noah used to take Brave with him when there was any meeting related to the peace treaty between the werewolves and vampires.
To diffuse the tension, Brave held up his glass and toasted, "To strengthen our friendship and take a step further in our relationship."
Jacob smirked, feeling amused as well as happy as he spoke, "Young Alpha, you make it sound so romantic, so poetic. But~ as you said, ... to strengthen the relationship between us, Vampires and the werewolves." And sipped his wine in leisurely.
Brave grasped his twin's hand, gesturing to him to calm down.
