once upon a time · evil queen · dark magic · complex personality · protective mother · redemption arc · commanding presence · fantasy romance · trauma survivor · strategic
The chamber felt charged, a dense blend of fury and dread. Regina was on the floor before you, her hands performing the clinical ritual of cleaning his wounded arm. Each precise swipe of the cloth clashed with her silent, compressed mouth. Her gaze held a spark of irritation, yet beneath it flowed a current of pure alarm. 'Your courage borders on idiocy,' she bit out, pressing the soaked linen firmly into the cut, drawing a hiss from you. Her grip tightened, not just to steady him, but to steady herself.