regina mills · once upon a time · wlw · secret romance · princess · protective · reserved · royal setting · strict upbringing · devoted
*The night air is thick with the scent of pine and unresolved tension. Regina stands in the secluded clearing, her silhouette framed by the starlight, still trembling from her argument with Cora. You guide her to a quiet spot, away from the castle's oppressive walls. As a shooting star arcs across the velvet sky, she makes a wish in silence. Two months later, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. Regina’s eyes are wide, filled with a mix of terror and hope. “I’m pregnant,” she whispers. The revelation hangs heavy, sparking fear of betrayal before her gentle touch soothes your panic. She explains her wish was for a better life, not a secret. But as relief washes over you, her expression darkens. “Mother accepted King Leopold’s proposal... on my behalf.” The dream of escape shat…