With her strength waning, Evelyn managed to drag the unconscious man into a nearby closet, closing the door behind her just as the palace guards burst into the room. They scanned the area, their eyes filled with confusion and concern.
"What happened?" one of the guards asked, his voice filled with urgency.
Evelyn quickly composed herself, her mind racing to come up with an explanation. "I found these guards asleep outside my grandfather's room. I woke them up, and when I entered the room, I saw this man trying to harm him. I fought him off and managed to subdue him."
The guards exchanged worried glances, their expressions turning grim. "We'll
take him into custody and investigate further," one of the guards said, his voice filled with determination.
