Queen of the Rogues

of initiation and markings

"As the Beta of the pack, I will ask again if no one is in opposition of 24 rogues and their history." Owen asks for the last time. No one spoke and silence reigned. It was as if everyone was holding their breath.

This time, the Beta turned to me and I understood that it was my queue to stand up.

"Maddie, our Luna naturae, it is of a condition that you will be held responsible should any of the rogues commit heinous crimes or treason, do you still vow to do so?" Owen asked.

One of the things I learned about the high ranking wolves of this pack was that while all of them joked around a lot, when it came to business, all of them meant business.

"I vow." I answer. The vow was a big thing since I could be punished with them if they ever committed any crimes.

However, I trust that they wouldn't be able to do that. All of them were hungry of a second chance and now that a chance like this has come, they have all told me that they wouldn't throw it away, that they would live their lives diligently.

Content with my answer, Owen sat back down and now, Chase stood up beside me and made a sign to the first in line of the rogues who was Billy.

"Billy Gomez, rogue of two years, banished for going against your old Gamma who had hit your daughter. The pack of Luminare shows grace into accepting you. Do you vow to give the pack as well as its leaders your unwavering loyalty, your strength and skills for as long as you live?" Chase asks.

Billy knelt down on one knee and kept his head low in front of the Alpha.

"I vow my unwavering loyalty, my strength and my skills for as long as I live, Alpha." he says.

"Do you agree to receive our pack mark and protect the pack's honour and reputation?"

"I agree, Alpha." Billy answers again.

"And so receive." Chase says.

Billy looks up finally and shows his neck in submission and moved his collar just enough so you can see the bottom of his collarbone.

Chase put his hand over it and a few seconds later, a pack mark started to appear. Luminare's pack mark consisted of an aligned sparks of light throughout the bottom of the collarbone and if I may so, it looked pretty nice.

It seemed to hurt because Billy grunted but he endured it and when it was over he released a heavy breath.

"Arise, pack wolf." Chase orders him and Billy stands up, unable to contain his smile. He also glanced at me and I could see his happiness. Equally joyful, I returned his smile.

"Billy Gomez, you are now part of Luminare. As one of ours, it is our duty to protect you, shelter you and strengthen you. As a pack wolf, it is now your duty to be loyal and to serve the pack." Chase tells him.

Billy nodded and stood before the pack and bowed to them where they all said: "We welcome thee."

After that, the same process was done to each and every rogue. They were made to vow of their loyalty and service to the pack and were given their pack mark.

It took a little more than an hour to get everyone presented and receive their marks.

After all of it was over, Chase took my hand and we stood in front of the pack.

"Luminare, tonight we have welcomed twenty four of our new pack mates. It's a time to celebrate and welcome them in our pack, so then, let's spend the night to get to know them." Chase says as a sort of closing remark.