"I- I don't know."
Leo speaks through his tears.
"I have an idea on where, but I can't be sure. She could be anywhere. She could even be..be... dead."
I hug Leo and and get him to sit on the bed with me.
"We will find her and the fae or fairies who did this."
He looks at me with sad and guilt ridden eyes.
"I'm sorry you had to suffer last time. I'll protect you this time. I promise not to be useless to you, I hope you can forgive me for last time."
"Of course I forgive you. I forgave you the moment I first saw you again."
I hold his face in my hands and look into his eyes.
"You have nothing to be sorry for, I'll choose you everyday. You are the reason I came back too. I didn't only want revenge for myself, 8 wanted it for you as well. I never forgave myself for watching you whither away at her hands. I just hoped I could save you this time."
I kiss him with all the love and passion that I have.
"Let's get to bed now. We'll talk later tomorrow."
"Okay."
I lay down with him and let his breathing soothe me to sleep.
*Morning*
After getting dressed for the day I head to my office to finish some more papers and think about last night.
Is Snow really a changeling? How had I not remembered those visions before?
"My Queen, the king asks if you will join him for a walk this morning."
"Right now?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Okay then. I'll be right down."
I leave my room and make my way to the back gardens. Me and Leo used to walk and talk there a lot. No one was ever allowed there, so much so that even the gardeners only came in once a week. No servants. No guest. And definitely no Snow White.
"You wanted to talk here? Why? I mean, I know it's private but do we really need it to be this quiet?"