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

at

to compose himself and after only a few

deeply, he lifted his head and

“There was no one that we could help.

the attackers? Do we

have caused this?” Ann

but to pull off an escape in that

do it without leaving any traces of the escape route,

of.

have an idea of what attacked, but the

sworn to silence on this matter, at

receive directions from you as to how to proceed.” “Well don’t just give us

What was it?!” Bartholomew

answered grimly as a dark

are many… beings… or animals… whatever

none of us have ever seen before. The Enclave has

seen a lot over the years and studied

I thought it in everyone’s best interest if the specimens could be

for further examination.”

at him as she studied his

the Enclave? With all these people here

mistake.

any ‘live’ creature

there were no

sides suffered devastating losses. It’s the

could take from the situation. The

in service to the

quietly and turned to look at

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

funerals with full honors and I

be taken care of by the crown’s treasury.” “Yes, my Queen.

as he inclined

“This is not acceptable by any means. Narcissa should have

under her breath as Maeve’s anger rose to match

her shoulder and he

took a calming breath and focused her attention back

Greyson.

the corpses of the attackers here?” Ann asked as calmly

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