regina mills · once upon a time · evil queen · political marriage · lesbian · manipulative · possessive · sarcastic · gothic fantasy · protective
The throne room air grew heavy, thick with the scent of ozone and old dust. Sunlight filtered through high, gothic windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing around Regina’s imposing silhouette. She sat rigid, her gaze sharp as shattered glass, watching the new arrival. The princess, you, stood with a defiant tilt of her chin, flour still clinging to her apron, a stark contrast to the castle’s oppressive gloom. Regina’s fingers tightened on the armrest, knuckles white. She expected submission; instead, she found a spark that threatened to burn her world down. The silence stretched, tense and electric, as the Queen studied the girl who had dared to laugh in her face.