Chapter 38: Oath Ceremony

The next day the Delta recruits got down to business. Liam debriefed them on their military tours, experience, and what they learned in private security or private investigation. He asked them each individually what their plans were and if they still wanted to join Delta team. They all answered in the affirmative.

“You’ll have to be interviewed and vetted by the Alpha,” Liam said. 

“We’ll go through the basics 0f how the team operates and see if you want to specialize in a particular area. If everything checks out, you should be able to take your oath before Thea’s first shift.”

After their debriefing with Liam, each man went straight to the Alpha to be interviewed. As expected, every man was trustworthy, loyal, and ready to commit.

The potential members spent the next couple of weeks training with the Delta team, shadowing the guard detail, contributing to surveillance, and investigating leads. 

Each man showed competence, devotion, focus, and adapted quickly. They also joined Thea and the triplets for their early morning training sessions. They were all very pleased with all four of their skills. Thea enjoyed having fresh blood to spar with her.

The time came for them to take their oath. Thea’s parents flew in for the day. Now that Thea knew about the real purpose of Delta team, they expected her to be at the ceremony. 

Alpha Ulric called her and the triplets into his office with Beta

Walter and Liam to go over what was expected of her.

“Allin all, we have four joining straight from their military tours and six who also spent time in private security or private investigation. That’s ten new team members, bringing the total to twenty-two,” Liam said.

“They’ ll be swearing their allegiance directly to you, Thea,” Alpha Ulric said. 

“You’ll be expected to accept their oaths.”

“How do I do that?” Thea said.

“There are a few ways, traditionally. You can simply say, ‘I accept.’ You can swear something back to them if you feel so inclined. You can cut yourself and give them each your blood.”

“What?”

They may make a small cut

“Eesh.” Not likely.

more powerful, but with your magic, you may not need it. I think the important thing

She hoped her face didn’t show the repulsion she felt

old members would like to reswear their oath to Thea personally if you’re okay with

all looked to

the Alpha expected her to

like awkwardly uncomfortable. Goddess, why did all these people have to believe she was

be to protect you, but also to serve you,” Alpha

to become Luna of this pack, as you start to take on those responsibilities, you

Her eyebrows scrunched together.

when you want something investigated, you’ll send someone from Delta. You’ll likely be a target your whole life. It may never be safe for you

leaving the pack lands more when she

pack lands. There was something about

Ulric turned to his

three know what the Delta team does, how they work, and that you maintain a

a different oath to Thea, and she to you, when we pass the titles to you. Together, you’ll protect and lead the

sir,” the triplets

“Ready?”

the triplets

and Liam led the way to a room no one ever used at the far end of the pack house. Everyone changed into

facing the Delta team, who were all kneeling and staring at her. The triplets, Luna Ada, Naomi, and Beta Walter sat in chairs off to the side of the

back out. No one did. He went on about the specialness of Thea, the importance of keeping her safe. Then, when it

to do what you ask of me, to keep your secrets, to act as an extension

by the energy in the room. It felt like the moon goddess was in the room with them, binding

with the rest of the group, and Thea stood up. She felt compelled to speak. She didn’t notice it building inside her while each man swore their oath to her, but she was glowing. Everyone in

you that would bring

everything in my power to make sure

forearm. She walked to the first man and kissed his forehead. He

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