Disclaimer: I don't own Snow White and the huntsman. I wish I did though because the Huntsman is truly gorgeous.

Author Note: Thank you so much for the amazing reviews I received for this, your reviews mean everything to me so please keep reading and reviewing please. Takes place after the coronation and all the events that will happen afterwards. In this chapter I have used several characters from the film (I may not use all of them) but I've also made a few up. any confusion and pm me.

Much Love Miss Anderson

DEDICATED TO… : One of the most important people in my life, Kelly. She's been with me through so much and she loves to read my stories. Always giving me amazing advice and making me feel better about myself. So this chapter is for her 3 Whom I love dearly!

P.S. I don't like William so he's not going to be a nice character. Sorrrrrrry!

William

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Snow Whites P.O.V

Closing the chamber door behind her she looked around for William. She knew there was no way that he was going to understand what he'd just witnessed, especially as he himself had been suggested as her mate. It was true that she had felt a lot for him when she had been younger and he'd spent a lot of time looking for her but he just wasn't Eric. The huntsman had something about him, whether it was the strong arms or the rough look that he had about him she didn't know, however she knew she wanted him, over and over again. She was a female after all; Queen or not she had needs. A door opened to her right and William appeared in the entrance.

"William, might I have a word?" Her voice was calm but she was anything other than that. He looked furious, his chair dishevelled from having run his fingers through it. His eyes were almost black with rage and for the first time in a while she was reminded of Ravenna's trickery in the forest.

"Oh course your highness" It wasn't said politely and as she past him to enter the room she could feel the waves of tension. Suddenly she wished Eric was in here with her, she didn't feel safe anymore.

"I apologise for before, what was it that you came to inform me of?" She tried her best to smile at him, it faltered slightly when she received a glare back.

"I'm surprised you even noticed me, I came to inform you that whilst you were opening your legs for him we found one of your men dead." Okay now she was beginning to lose her temper.

"I beg your pardon William but how I spend my time has NOTHING to do with you. I regret that we have lost a man but your father had anticipated it. First thing tomorrow I shall have my council gather as much information as they can on the incident. If you'll excuse me now, I need to return to my chamber"

As she went to pass him he reached out and grabbed her arm. "Let me tell you this my queen. He is never going to be accepted here and if you have to make that decision. Him or the kingdom, then I do hope you choose wisely. He is not one of us, that man is rogue, a wild beast and you your highness are playing right into his trap."

Furious at his words she couldn't stop herself from retaliating. "He saved me. He HELPED me, where were you? You left me that night, my father died! Ravenna was taking over and you left me in that courtyard. You claim to always be there for me but you have never tried. You've fought in my honour once and that was purely because of this stupid need to prove yourself. Well you are right, you do need to prove yourself and you are not worthy." The last words were venomous and a small part of her felt pain at the sad look that now graced his face. "I'm sorry William, you were once my best friend, who always cared for me no matter what decisions I made. But I no longer see that side of you. I only see hatred at my choices. If you can't be happy for me then I think it would be best if you left the castle."

"You would have me thrown out? To be replaced by him? You disgust me!"

"He has not replaced you William; you have never had the same place in my heart as he does now. I disgust you? You would do well to remember that I am still your queen. I bid you goodbye now, I no longer wish to stand here and listen to your foolishness. I thought you were better that this"

"You're mother would be disgusted with your actions, she would be so ashamed to see you now. YOU will never be truly queen if you insist upon being like this. Your father married someone he didn't know very well and how did that end?"

"Stop it" Her voice was laced with despair. He'd backed her into the wall, his face red and his eyes alight with flames of anger.

"He's Dead and that's how you will end up" Tears poured down her face. She looked up to him and his face began to fill with what she thought was regret. "I'm sorry I didn't mean that I was angry."

"GUARDS!" She shouted attempting to wiggle out of his grasp. His face drained of colour as the doors flew open, Eric and two guards stood there on high alert. Eric upon noticing her tears instantly walked towards them.

"What have you done? Let go of her!" he made a move to grab William but he released her and moved backwards first.

"Remove him from the castle and do not allow him back upon the grounds" Her voice was quiet and she turned away from the men and walked to the window. The two guards muttered in acknowledgement and grabbed William by his arms.

"What is going on here?" Duke Hammonds voice filled the room as William began shouting and attempting to fight the guards off. She did not turn to look at him but answered his question quietly.

"William has insulted me, my leadership and has used my parents deaths as a weapon against me. He is not to return to the castle. You may join him if you wish but choose carefully Duke. I do not like to be played." The duke said nothing instead he left the room silently.

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Eric stood behind her, waiting for a movement or word that could help him to help her. She said nothing, instead she turned, took his hand and lead them out of the room and back into her bed chamber. Closing the door behind them, he followed her over to the bed where she now lay.

"Snow, are you alright?" The gruff tone in his voice was comforting to her and he knew she loved it.

"I will be, make me forget. Please?" Her voice was pleading but he wouldn't deny her. Leaning over him she kissed him passionately on the lips. Undoing the robe she had put on to leave the room she threw it to the floor. He pushed himself slightly more upright before pulling the silk slip she had on over her head. Lifting herself up she moved over to straddle him, her naked form pressed onto his fully clothed one. He wasn't having that. Flipping them over her quickly rid himself of the clothes he had on before gazing down at the naked beauty before him, it was hard to believe that he had been sent to capture her and he was certainly glad he hadn't killed her. The thought of blood marring her perfect pale skin made him want to vomit. No one would ever harm her again, he wouldn't allow it. A small tug on his hair alerted him to her annoyance. He'd been staring too long and she was certainly not patient. In one thrust he was sheathed inside of her, her warmth radiating through him, burning his skin. She moaned loudly and he had to force himself to hold off and please her first. He began a rocking motion, thrusting slightly faster each time. "Harder" There it was, her plea to him and who was he to refuse? He thrust harder, he could feel how close she was now, He could feel the throbbing of her heat around him and knew he wouldn't be able to take much more. She cried out first, her muscles clenching on him and milking him caused his own violent release. He moaned her name as she did his. Rolling off her he laid back on the bed before pulling her onto him. She pulled the sheet up over them and kissed him gently on the lips.

"Rest my dear queen, we have issues to address later" He whispered in her ear. She didn't hear, she was already sleeping.

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"Goodbye my queen" He bowed before her, then turned to mount his horse.

"Goodbye my Lord, Please travel carefully and keep yourself and the men safe. Return as soon as you can" She smiled at him and the other men as he settled himself on the horse. Eric and three of his soldiers were off to collect information on the dead messenger that had returned that morning. His horse had carried his body back and she had arranged a burial for the next day. They needed answers and as much as she hated sending the huntsman away, she knew he would be the best for this job.

He smiled at her, his feelings clear in his eyes. He would miss her and she him. She stepped away from the horse and watched as they rode out of the gate. It was shut instantly and she watched their fading forms into the horizon.

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A/N: Sorry you guys have waited for the update. Hope you enjoy it

Jessica xxxxx