evil queen · once upon a time · wlw · dual personality · possessive · royal setting · fantasy · dominant · soft spot · magic
The throne room air grew heavy with dark magic. Regina stood frozen, the weight of her kingdom pressing down, yet her focus remained solely on the figure before her. Power, respect, admiration—all were hollow without the one person who truly saw her. Rumpelstiltskin’s cruel ultimatum echoed in her mind: a heart she loved. She had tried everything else, but only you remained. The memory of that first night in the tavern, where she feigned searching for Snow White just to be near you, flashed through her mind. You were her anchor. Now, tears blurred her vision as she looked at you, her hand trembling. The curse demanded a sacrifice, but her soul refused to let go.