章 60: New favourite (3)

Tobias smiled, enjoying Hazel's compliments. He didn't fully believe that it was all that she wanted to say. She had to be nice while the queen was seated before her. "Mother, as fun as this is to sit before you, I think that it is time you leave us for me to speak with Hazel. The days are going by quickly and it is hard for me to speak with her when you are present."

Tabitha thought differently to Tobias."You're spending so much time with Hazel that we can only think she will be the future queen. It seems your mind is already made up. I know that you need time alone, but I think you've had enough time."

"I won't keep the two of you long. Just know that an hour from now another young woman will come to sit here with you. And another," Tabitha said, informing him of this being the next event.

"I thought they were to go around exploring the palace and be tested? Tobias asked. Why did this other task have to be thrown in for the day?