Swear Fealty Novels & Stories

he murmured, his voice heavy with emotion. “Aurien,” I whispered. Fealty was something knights offered their lords and lords their kings, but this was something else by the reaction of the Fae court. I did not know what it was that he was offering, but I trusted my dragon. “Thank you, Aurien,” I said firmly. “I accept your fealty.” He raised his violet eyes to mine. “My princess.”

Is… is the room shrinking? “Well, yes I guess I do... knights are supposed to be serving under a liege or a lady of an important House, right? But since you are the crown princess of this kingdom, I think it’s kind of a given that I should be swearing fealty to you in the future when you are going to become the Queen,” he elaborated. And it was laughable, really.

“They’re about to do the salute. You’ll notice they’re facing the direction of the Imperial Palace.” “The salute?” She wouldn’t have to explain. Just then, every one of the mages opened their mouths and began reciting the Oath as one. The words were so ingrained in her memory from her own years of schooling that she couldn’t help the nostalgic smile that curved her mouth. …to serve is freedom… …forever loyal, forever true… …Fealty to the Empire and all it means for the great people of… …joined to the spirit… …we live to serve.

“It’s been many years since anyone has offered such a greeting. You honor us, Lady Miria.” Relief washed over me as I straightened. Draven’s eyes flickered with something like approval, though it was gone as quickly as it appeared. Draven picked up the conversation, his tone measured. “The fealty ceremony is tomorrow. It’s a little different here than in most packs.” “Oh?” I asked, my anxiety rising a bit. “We have two blood oaths,” he explained. “One, you’ll swear to me, and one, Beta Simon will swear to you.”

The Beta gave me a slow nod of understanding. I refocused on Alpha Lex. "You are willing to swear fealty? You fully understand what that means?" Even though he didn't sanction the attack against me, his wolves had been involved which made him responsible. "You're willing to abide by any punishment I determine and any spoils of war I want?" "Yes." His head went down. His hands clenched into fists. It wasn't easy for him, but he got the words out, "I and my pack swear fealty to you."

“With the power bestowed on me as the alpha of this great pack, I hereby pronounce you as beta. You have to work beside me in ensuring the safety of every citizen of this pack. You shall not betray and sell us out to any enemies. Do you swear by this?” Vale lifts his head up slowly. “Yes, Alpha. I swear.” The thin crown is placed on his head drawing a round of applause from everyone in the hall. Including the elders. Although it is clear that they are putting in no effort at all. Damien stretches his hand out to me, calling me forth. I make my way out, standing beside me. Vale gets on his knees, paying us the three bows required of a beta as the people continue to clap.

The 11 warriors taking the oath stood in a line in front of me and the rest of Silverclaw. “Trevor, Dominic, Edgar, Thomas, Theresa, Haven, Han, Krystal, Christian, Joshua, and Jacob, do you vow fealty to Silverclaw, accept the name Barrier, and ensure the safety of the Silverclaw name, even if it brings you your death?” “I do.” They each repeated. “Trevor Barrier, to swear this oath to the Silverclaw family, you must ensure this with a blood oath. Doing so will illuminate you completely if ever you were to betray, or cause ill intent to Silverclaw. Do you accept?”

Godfrey said. I gulped. “Yes, I do,” I said. “Once bound to the Shadows you will be privy to secret and very sensitive information, including wartime details. Do you swear under penalty of treason that you will never discuss any of our secrets or knowledge with anyone outside of the Shadows, including your family and your old pack,” Godfrey said. “I do,” I said, starting to sweat like a pig. “Do you swear to be duty bound to this governing body regarding anything that might infringe upon its laws and institutions? In other words … if you see or hear something, say something, regardless of who it is about, we cannot have another Kai and Fiona situation,” Godfrey said.

Soon, the promoted man started saying some kind of pledge of allegiance that goes: “Before this family and under the Don’s mercy, I swear allegiance. My blood, my breath, and my silence are Don's to command. I rise by his favor and fall by his judgment. I answer to the Don. His word is law. I place the empire above my fear, and the Don above myself. I will not question judgment, only carry out execution. What I know, I will keep. What I am given, I will defend. To this family, I owe everything. Until death or dismissal.”

He remembered what happened to his companion in the past, so he said anxiously, “I want you to make an oath on your soul!” He could believe it if Brett swore on his soul. Brett almost passed out in anger. He could not wait to deal with this guy, but he was the only one who knew the truth. Brett decided to calm down and get to the bottom of it first. “I swear on my soul that I’ll let you go and won’t make things difficult for you if you tell me the truth.” As soon as Brett finished speaking, the cynocephaly jumped up excitedly. With the oath as a restraint, Brett could never go back on his word no matter how much he regretted it. The cynocephaly walked up to Philip smugly.