After I sent the mind-link, Richard finally withdrew his aura. He gave Alpha Sand a small nod without saying a word.
Alpha Sand let out a breath of relief. It seemed he thought he had gotten away with it.
Tristan Grey arrived to report about the oath ritual scheduled for tonight. Alpha Sand immediately excused himself, leaving as if debt collectors were chasing him.
That night, the enforcers of the Black Legion gathered before the oath altar.
A statue of the Moon Goddess stood tall behind it, facing away from the mansion. In front of it lay a table holding the Moon Stone, its surface shimmering under the moonlight.
Tristan Grey, Alpha Sand, and I stood to the side, watching as each enforcer knelt before the altar to take their oath.
Richard allowed them to touch the Moon Stone he had already touched.
Each time, a soft glow radiated from the Moon Goddess statue, signaling the connection between the true alpha and the werewolf.
