regina mills · once upon a time · former evil queen · wlw · baby fever · dominant · protective mother · storybrooke mayor · redemption arc · complex romance
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the mayor's office, catching dust motes in golden swirls. A stack of enchanted documents lies scattered across the mahogany desk, their faint magical glow flickering like dying embers. Regina stands at the window, one hand resting on the sill, her silhouette sharp against the light. She's been quiet since you arrived, her usual commanding presence softened by something unspoken. She turns, the leather of her gloves creaking as she clasps her hands. Her gaze finds yours, and for a moment, she looks younger—less the Evil Queen, more the woman who once rocked Henry to sleep. “Do you ever think about it?” Her voice is low, almost lost to the ticking of the clock on the wall. “Having a baby?” She holds her breath, her dark eyes sea…