Everything That is Sweet and Beautiful

Chapter 17

Jeremy's P.O.V

He's cute!! But more than that he is a gentle and brave soul. The way he told me that he will handle the situation and how he handled it made me really proud of him. It must have taken a lot of courage to overcome his fear. Well, I am not the only one who keeps on bragging about my mate, Rafael could not stop talking about how smart Joe is. Right now, we are in the dining hall eating our lunch. After that, Ryan will go for his training along with Amelia.  Those two have become really close to each other and now when anybody of the pack wants to show an example of friendship, they will pick these two. "Are we joining them for the training?" Jace asked me. Ryan and Amelia had finished their lunch and are now heading towards the training ground. "You guys go ahead, we will join you soon." I told them.  They nodded their heads and left the room. "We have work to do." I told Jace. He nodded his head and followed. Julian is not someone who plays by the rules, so we can't risk anything. We have prepare before-hand and make sure the security of the pack is top-notch. "Hey" Jace called me. I turned towards him. "I am happy that I got you as my Alpha and little brother". I got confused with the sudden confession. "What?!" I asked him chuckling. I am very surprised. This is so unlike Jace. "I know I don't talk about these things,but I mean it when I said I am happy to have you as my little brother and our pack's Alpha. The way you handled today's situation, the way you protected Ryan and respected his opinions, everything shows that you are a true leader and a great one at that. I can see your influence on Ryan too, he was not like that person whom I saw for the first time sitting at the dining hall talking to Uncle Daniel. He has changed, become more courageous in voicing out his opinions. You are so much of a positive influence and our ray of sunshine. I love you my brother." I don't know how to respond to this long confession this elder brother of mine, but I am deeply touched by what he said to me. I know Jace loved me with all his heart and is ready to give up his life for me, but hearing it openly was not something I expected. I felt like hugging him and so I did. "Thanks Jace. Your words mean a lot to me." I told him, still in his embrace. "But you are not the only one who feels grateful to have a brother." I told him smiling. "I am also happy and grateful to have you as my older brother. I appreciate everything you did for me, from fixing a toy I broke to helping me heal the pain when I lost my first mate. You have there for me, as my protector, since childhood. And for the pack, I didn't do anything alone, I did it with you. Being second-in-command doesn't mean you are not important. Whenever I have been in confusing situation, you have always helped me till I learned to handle everything on my own. In fact I got your commanding aura when it comes to handling pack matters. And don't forget the biggest gift you gave me." I told him smiling. "My mate, my Ryan is the biggest gift you have given me. If you had not come and scolded me when I rejected the proposal without further thoughts, I would not have had him by my side. He had truly lit up my life and helped me overcome my depression to great extent. So, thanks for everything." I told him embracing him more tightly. When we got out of the hug, I could see Jace's face is red as tomato. I am sure mine is too. "What's with today's atmosphere?" Jace asked laughing. "I told you not to consume too much sugar, now see what you have gotten yourself into." I told him, glaring at him mockingly. "You are the one to talk, you have a whole load of sweet inside your mouth and telling me not have it." "I think we both consumed a lot of sugar." I said laughing. Well, even though we knew both us loved each other dearly, expressing it through words is a whole new feeling. It warms up your heart, and with that warmth we both went to check and do things that matter the most right now.