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

deeply, he lifted

could help. Not a single person there

of the attackers? Do we have any

this?” Ann

it, but to pull off an escape in that environment was

without leaving any traces of the escape route,

of.

have an idea of what attacked, but

are sworn to silence on this matter, at

to how to proceed.” “Well don’t

What was

grimly as a dark look crossed his face, much

surprise. “There are many… beings… or animals… whatever

them, that none of us have ever seen before. The Enclave has

seen a lot over the years and studied

us. I thought it in everyone’s best interest if the

for further examination.”

narrowed her eyes at him as she studied his features.

live specimens to the Enclave? With all these people here

mistake.

bring any ‘live’ creature here did

I said, there were no signs of

suffered devastating losses. It’s the only comfort that any

us could take from the situation. The men that died, fought valiantly and gave

service

and turned to

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

with full honors and I will personally guarantee that

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

Bartholomew said as he inclined

by any

furiously under her breath as Maeve’s

on her shoulder and he squeezed

took a calming breath

Greyson.

brought the corpses of the attackers

“Yes, my Queen. They are secured and