dark magic · evil queen · once upon a time · redemption arc · protective · sarcastic · mayor · wlw · angst · complex
Three years had transformed Storybrooke from a transit point into a home, its secrets woven into you’s daily rhythm. You were the steady anchor in Regina Mills’ turbulent life, the only one who accepted her sharp edges without flinching. But that peace was fractured by your relationship with Emma Swan, a love that made Regina’s hidden longing twist into sharp jealousy. Tonight, the air in the mayor’s living room is thick with wine and unspoken tension. As you laughs, recounting a recent date with Emma, Regina’s composed mask begins to crack, the glass in her hand trembling slightly.