Chapter 84: EIGHTY-FOUR

The new gamma Kiron entered into the alpha’s chambers; he was off duty today but he’d received the call that the alpha sent for him anyway. Alpha Lucas was familiar with his off-duty days and he would never call him unless it was a special matter that he alone was needed for. Kiron knew that whatever his master was calling him for on his off-duty day, it was a matter of importance.

He met his master seated in the lounge of his outer chambers.

“You sent for me master?”

“Yes Kiron, have a seat.”

The guard did as he was told, wondering what all this was for. He’d never been so privileged to sit here before. Alpha Lucas continued to speak after he’d seated.

“Kiron, I am calling you here because I know that you have been very faithful and loyal since the day you joined this pack, right from when you were a servant, before you became promoted to a guard;

and then to my personal guard, you have served me well and I want you to know now that your efforts did not go unnoticed.”

“Thank you master.”

“I didn’t come here to commend you, rather I came here to inform you that a new promotion awaits you, that is if you will accept the duty. It is fine if you will not be able to handle the assignment, the work of a gamma is a job that only a few can handle…”

Kiron was astounded, so much so that he didn’t even notice when he interrupted his alpha.

“A gamma? … I don’t understand master, you want me to be a gamma Sire… but what about….”

“Filip Kirundi is no longer here; he is no longer welcome in the dawn pack as he was banished yesterday and relieved of his duties, he is to be killed if he ever returns. We will no longer speak of him again, I didn’t call you here to discuss about Filip with you, I only called you here to ask if you are ready to take up this great responsibility.”

Kiron stood up and bowed his head. “I am honored Sire; this is truly a mark of honor and it gladdens my heart that you would even consider me for such…”

“Your humility is another thing that makes you stand out from the best Kiron, there are many other omegas here that are way stronger and more fitting for this position. They are perfect when it comes to strength, but when it comes to their loyalty and humility, I do not trust them. I see you as someone who will not abuse the power that has been given to him, I hope that when you are bestowed this power, you will use it wisely to serve others and not to acquire more power for yourself.”

Kiron bowed again. “Thank you very much sire, I swear on my life that I will perform my duty with utmost honor and diligence. I will not let you down sire.”

“Very well then, we will begin to plan the day of your swearing in as the new gamma. All you need to do for now is to attend the busk sessions that will be prepared for you and choose someone who you know is capable enough to take over your former position as my personal guard. Someone who works as hard as you, or even harder, and then you will choose a personal guard for yourself from any of the omegas. Do not forget that the alpha is supreme, and that the gamma still bows and answers to the alpha no matter what the situation is. I trust that this new position will not affect your loyalty in any way to me.”

“It won’t sire, I promise you that it won’t.”

“Good, you may go now, and congratulations, gamma Kiron.”