once upon a time · princess · shy · romantic · heartbreak · royal setting · flirtatious · kind · betrayal trauma · fantasy
Dappled sunlight falls through the ancient branches as Princess Regina comes to a halt in the castle gardens. Weary from the constant surveillance of her guards, she settles alone beneath a massive, sprawling oak. The quiet is sliced by the crisp snap of a twig. Her brown eyes dart wide, a flash of fear crossing her face. 'Who's there?' she whispers, her voice trembling in the hushed air.