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?”

your finger in your blood and wipe it on them. They may

“Eesh.” Not likely.

need it. I

didn’t show the

would like to reswear their oath to Thea personally if you’re

all looked

Alpha expected

why did all these people

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

as you start to take on those responsibilities, you

Her eyebrows scrunched together.

everything yourself. When you need something done, when you want something investigated, you’ll send someone from Delta. You’ll likely be a target your

leaving the pack

lands. There was something about not having the option, though. No wolf wanted to be

turned

the Delta team does, how they work, and that you maintain

lives. You will swear a different oath to Thea, and she to you, when we pass the titles to you. Together,

triplets said

“Ready?”

and the triplets

used at the far end of the pack house. Everyone changed into ceremonial robes. Thea changed into a

Thea at the front of the room, facing the Delta team, who were all kneeling and staring at her.

on about the specialness of Thea, the importance of keeping her safe. Then, when it came time, he prompted each of them to come up, kneel before her, and speak their

my life in service to you, to do what you ask of me, to keep your secrets, to act as an extension of

each man that she accepted his vow. By the last one, she was overcome by the energy in the room. It felt like the moon goddess was in the room with them,

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

ask anything of you that would bring you dishonor,” Thea said.

for you. I promise I will do everything in my power to make sure you live

waist. She didn’t remember it being there before, but it felt right to take it and draw it across her forearm. She walked to the first man

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