Evelyn pulled her scarf tightly around her face, moving quickly through the cold night. Her heart pounded in her chest as she made her way toward the palace, desperate to return before anyone noticed her absence.
But just as the palace gates came into view, a strong hand clamped around her wrist, yanking her to a stop.
She gasped and spun around, only to find herself face-to-face with two palace guards.
"Where have you been?" one of them demanded, his grip tightening.
Evelyn scowled, masking the panic bubbling beneath her skin. "What kind of question is that? Let go of me, you f*****g bastards!" she hissed, struggling against their hold.
The guards exchanged glances before one of them barked, "Search the place!"
Her breath caught. No. If they find the baby—
One of the guards hoisted
