Chapter 66

*****Erika’s POV***** “I, Erika Blackwood, swear an oath binding me to the sacred and royal position of Iron Claw, to protect the people. Keep them safe. Guide them. Ensure the prosperity of this great pack. I also solemnly swear to do my duty by the pack and all who reside in it. To never take for granted or frivolously handle the affairs of this might pack.” I swallowed my nerves as I held the short staff given to me by one of the Elders of the pack. They must not notice that their new Alpha was a bag of nerves, it was not a good way to start my reign. “Go on.” The Elder who had given me the staff urged. “I also promise to continue this great legacy started by my ancestors, and to perform as astoundingly as those before me, and I would do my best to do more. I, Erika Blackwood, make this oath with sincerity, zeal, honesty, determination, dedication, transparency, accountability and good thoughts in my heart. And as I have decided to take on this mantle of leadership, to be devoted an