CHAPTER 82

ELIZABETH POV

Fear gripped me as I realized the guards were heading in my direction. I knew I had to act quickly to escape their grasp to be able to continue my investigation.

Panic surged through my veins as I turned and sprinted away from where I stood. I decided to use the back bamboo tree to run into the woods for the meantime.

As I sprinted towards the bamboo wilderness, the tall stalks provided some cover, concealing me from the guards' view. The rustling sound of the bamboo leaves masked my footsteps, making it harder for them to track my movements.

Branches whipped against my skin, and the underbrush scratched at my legs as I pushed myself to run faster, fueled by the despiration to evade capture.

I focused on maintaining silence, careful not to make any more noise that could give away my position.

The forest grew dense, with towering trees and thick vegetation blocking out most of the moonlight. I knew this was my chance to lose the guards, but the fear of being caught stil