I didn't even waste time because I know we have a long night ahead, I went straight to the reason of the gathering. "I welcome all pine pack to Sceptre pack. Before the becoming a permanent Sceptre pack members, I have few things to say" I paused so as to know if they were ready to listen. I know you would be wondering why the name Sceptre. I wasn't the one who named it. It was Mitchell, a very close one to me. He's just like a fellow alpha. I was grateful to him, so I made him name our pack. The pine pack's stood up and bowed their heads. Since they were sitting at a position, I don't need for them to stand up, but they did. "You can have your sit. Just make sure your eyes is on me" I told them. And they obeyed quickly. " Like I said, I have few things to say before the merging. I want you all to understand something. I'm not in anyway forcing this union. You all sent your beta to me voluntarily. So I wouldn't owe anyone who think this union wouldn't pay him or his family to ransom. You are free to opt-out both individually or as a family. It is your choice. I've told your beta that if you have any inheritance in your pack, you are free to claim it. I'll gladly give you everything. It's worth in money or diamonds, as you want it. Come plain before you take this path that will bound us together for life". Their beta told me he did this already before planning this ceremony but I was doing this again because I wanted to be free of blame. I waited for them to stand up or step forward but none did and that didn't make me happy. I didn't think there wasn't anyone who would love their pack so much and wouldn't want to join another especially when I'm the demon alpha that they all fear. "You and I are both aware that I'm been called the demon alpha. It's the truth. I can be a demon to anyone who inconvenient me and a normal man to anyone that gives me peace. It is your choice to chose. I will give you few minutes to think about this fealty you are about to swear because I can brutally end your lives if you go against me and my pack. I don't show a bit of clemency when it comes to betrayal, not even to my pack members. I'm the monster I'm been called and discribed. I made sure that I was saying all these in my alpha's voice so that they would know that it isn't a threat but the reality of what I can do. "I'm giving you another change to leave. So if you want to, you are free. I give you my word. If you don't trespass you won't be touched by my pack" I repeated. None of them stood up or make any attempt to leave. Now I know that every of my actions towards them will be justified. Just as I was about to continue, a pup walked towards me. I wondered what she wanted. My men seeing this ran to stop her from approaching. My men don't know pup when it comes to harm. They believe anyone can harm. The parent of the pup ran forward too but I stopped them. "Let her be" I ordered. My men moved back a little while the parent of the pup went back almost crying. I knew the pup wanted to say something so I didn't want them to stop her. "Everyone is free to speak even if it's a pup" I said looking down at the pup. I even got down from my chair to go meet her so I would hear whatever she wants to say. "So what do you have to say pup?" I asked her. " Alpha I'm Celine and my mama told me that you will be as nice as our dead alpha" she said with her childish voice. " Is that true?" "Do you want me dead?" I asked the pup. Our conversation could be barely heard since the pup's voice isn't so loud. Everywhere was silent so that they could all hear the conversation but the child's voice wouldn't let it go far but I know those that heard will tell those that didn't. I could see fear in the pine pack's members especially the pup's parents. "No" the pup shook her head. "May I ask a question pup?" The pup nodded. Which is better? A kind alpha that was killed due to his kindness and couldn't protect his land and people or a brutal one who wouldn't even allow anyone close to his people or land?" I was looking forward to the pup's reply. She then pouted and put a finger on her lips as if in a deep thought. I really like the pup's courage, if she's an alpha breed she would be a good leader. "The brutal alpha would be better. At least he won't loose his land, family and friends like I did" she said enthusiastically. I ruffled her hair. " Good thinking pup". "But will the brutal alpha be nice to his people?" She asked again. " Even a brutal alpha loves his people" I replied. I was really patient with the pup. "Then he is a good alpha" she smiled. "Will there be candy?" She asked with excitement.