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 his feet

They waited patiently for him to compose himself and after

he lifted

that we could help. Not a single person

attackers? Do we have any intelligence

caused this?” Ann asked

to pull off an escape in that environment

do it without leaving any traces of the escape route,

of.

yes. We have an idea of what attacked, but

almost disbelievingly, “The garrisons are sworn to silence on this

directions from you as to how

was

grimly as a dark look crossed his face, much

everyone’s surprise. “There are many… beings… or animals… whatever you

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

over the years and studied countless

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

for further examination.”

her eyes at him as she studied his features. Surely he

all these people here that

mistake.

any ‘live’ creature here

were no signs of life when

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

from the situation. The

lives in service to the

nodded quietly and turned

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

receive funerals with full honors and I will

will be taken care of by the crown’s

Bartholomew said as he inclined his head

any means. Narcissa

hissed furiously under her breath as Maeve’s anger rose to match

on her shoulder

as she took a calming breath and focused her attention

Greyson.

“You brought the corpses of the attackers here?”

and concealed