False Ally (3)

Tabitha smiled through her anger with the court permitting Grant to bring Linda to visit Hazel when it was her to be asked. These days the court was a little too interested in Grant. Tabitha wanted him close by for his family to protect Tobias, but the court might have other plans. 

"I am the one to let Hazel have guests so you will need to request with me next time. Since you are here, I will allow Linda to meet with Hazel. You are in luck as Helena is meeting with her now. Linda," Tabitha said, touching Linda's hand. "I would appreciate it if you could cheer Hazel up. Her spirits have been down."

"My maid will escort you there and then bring you back to Grant when an hour goes by. I'm afraid that you cannot stay long as Hazel must get back to her tutor. Take Linda to Hazel," Tabitha ordered Jane.

"See you soon," Linda told Grant, kissing him on his cheek and then following the maid.