Alpha Nocturne"s Contracted Mate

Alpha Nocturne’s Contracted Mate by A E Randell

Chapter 156 The 12th Garrison

“The 12th Garrison?” Adam asked, his expression one of deep thought, “How were

you alerted to the convoy’s demise?”

“Generally we track the progress from the 11th garrison at the receiving end through

the Ravine with spotters from our garrison. We hadn’t heard from the spotters for

longer than was normal, and had begun to mobilize a search party.” Greyson

explained calmly, “They were about to leave when a group of Aurochs, that we know

are used for transport there, entered the bottom of the valley in a panicked state.”

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Adam nodded thoughtfully as Greyson explained, scrutinizing his face subtly and

checking for any trace of dishonesty.

“As soon as the lookout at the Garrison reported it, we mobilized a force to intercept

and conduct reconnaissance in the area. We knew that it meant nothing good as there

was no trace of the guards or the convoy that they were supposed to be attached to,

so support was requested from the 11th Garrison as well.”

“Did they call the wyverns in to help?” Bartholomew asked quickly, his brows creased

in concern.

“Yes, Sir. Although they couldn’t proceed too far in the air into the ravine because of

the winds, they swept the area closest to them. We a*s*sumed that at least one side

would be able to recapture any escapees or a*s*sist in bringing things back under

control but…” Greyson trailed off and licked his lips, a haunted look in his eyes as he

down at

They waited patiently for him to compose himself and after only a

lifted his head

no one that we could help. Not a single person there was left

“And what of the attackers?

have caused this?” Ann

to pull off an

impossible, and to do it without leaving any traces

of.

yes. We have an idea of what attacked,

garrisons are sworn to silence on this matter,

as to how to proceed.” “Well don’t

was

grimly as a dark look crossed his

“There are many… beings…

us have ever seen before.

the years and studied countless areas unfamiliar

I thought it in everyone’s best interest if the

for further examination.”

Ann narrowed her eyes at him as she studied his

to the Enclave? With all these people here

mistake.

any ‘live’

no signs of life when we arrived, but

losses. It’s the

situation. The men that died,

lives in service to the

Ann nodded quietly and turned

were k*il*led in this ambush, or escape attempt-.whatever this

receive funerals with full honors and I will personally guarantee

care of by the crown’s treasury.”

done.” Bartholomew said as he inclined his head

acceptable by any means. Narcissa

breath as Maeve’s anger rose

Adam’s hand land on her shoulder and he squeezed

rea*s*sure her as she took a calming breath and focused her attention

Greyson.

the attackers here?” Ann asked as calmly as she

Queen. They are secured and