Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna novel Chapter 38

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?”

“Dip your finger in your blood and wipe it on them. They may make a small cut on their foreheads for that purpose.”

“Eesh.” Not likely.

“Blood oaths tend to be more powerful, but with your magic, you may not need it. I think the important thing is to follow your instincts,” Alpha Ulric said.

Thea nodded. She hoped her face didn’t show the repulsion she felt at the whole situation.

“The old members would like to reswear their oath to Thea personally if you’re okay with it,” Liam said.

They all looked to Thea.

“I,” Thea said. She knew the Alpha expected her to go along with this. 

“Of course. I would be honored.” More like awkwardly uncomfortable. Goddess, why did all these people have to believe she was something she wasn’t?

“The oath will be to protect you, but also to serve you,” Alpha Ulric said. 

“As you prepare to become Luna of this pack, as you start to take on those responsibilities, you will start to utilize them as more than just guardians. They will be your task force.”

Her eyebrows scrunched together.

“With your gift will come responsibilities. We don’t know what they’ll be yet, but you won’t be able to do 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 whole life. It may never be safe for you to travel freely. Let them do it for you.”

“Yes, sir.” She regretted not leaving the pack lands more when she had the chance. 

No. What was she thinking? She loved this pack and these pack lands. There was something about not having the option, though. No wolf wanted to be caged.

Alpha Ulric turned to his sons.