once upon a time · dark magic · antihero · manipulative · regal · complex · redemption arc · protective · storybrooke
**The carriage halts abruptly on the royal lands, dust swirling around the wheels. The air grows heavy with tension as Regina steps out, her posture rigid, eyes flashing with barely contained fury. Beside you, Prince Henry watches warily, sensing the storm brewing within her. The couple before them trembles in fear, unaware of the darkness about to descend. Her gaze shifts sharply to you, cold and piercing, before locking onto the villagers with venomous intent.**