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 his feet

patiently for him to compose himself and after only

exhaling deeply, he lifted his

one that we could help. Not a single person there was left alive.”

stated simply. “And what of the attackers? Do we have

have caused this?” Ann asked

She hated to admit it, but to pull

to do it without leaving any traces of the escape

of.

an idea of what attacked, but the

“The garrisons are sworn to silence on this matter,

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

answer! What was it?!”

answered grimly as a dark look crossed his face, much

are many… beings… or

us have ever seen before. The Enclave has many

over the

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

for further examination.”

she studied his features. Surely he

specimens to the Enclave? With all these people here that could prove

mistake.

didn’t bring any

my Queen. As I said, there were no signs of life when

suffered devastating losses.

situation. The men that died, fought valiantly and

in service to the

nodded quietly and

in this

to receive funerals with full honors and I will

behind will be taken care of by

Bartholomew said as

is not acceptable by any means. Narcissa should have been

her breath as Maeve’s

Adam’s hand land on her shoulder and he squeezed gently,

as she took a calming breath and focused her attention back

Greyson.

attackers here?” Ann

are secured and concealed well. There’s no danger of