Regina


Emma was still asleep when I woke up. We didn't change position during the whole night which only means Emma was sound asleep. The storm was long but it didn't wake her up. I also made sure she didn't have any nightmares. I sent some rainbows and unicorns into her dreams. Hopefully she's not scared of unicorns… nor rainbows…

She stirred in my arms. She was awake. ,,Hey," I said quietly.

,,Hey," she rolled in my arms to face me. ,,I don't even know when I fell asleep. I'm sorry."

,,Don't be sorry. You were tired," I smiled.

,,Yea… I never slept so good in my life," she admitted.

,,I'm happy to hear that."

,,But that's weird. I mean… the storm was outside and I often have nightmares and… I feel so recharged… I didn't have bad dreams... I ate some rainbow candy with unicorns. Oh my god, what the hell…"

I had to laugh. She was so cute. Half asleep, her blonde locks a mess and the confused face topped it all. ,,I hope you're not scared of unicorns," I smiled.

,,No! Unicorns are awesome! I just never dreamt about them before," she paused. ,,I never slept in general during a storm. What did you do, Regina?" she mocked.

,,Me?" I faked a shocked expression. ,,I didn't do anything! I just slept. I'm innocent," I blinked a few times and tried to put my best angelic face on.

,,I don't believe you," Emma poked me and laughed. When she stopped she looked into my eyes deeply. ,,I know it must have been you…" she brushed her lips gently against mine. I did not see this coming. Emma wriggled a bit to press her body more to mine.

,,We should get up, Em…" I breathed out. As much I wanted to continue and take her right there and then, I knew it's not a very good idea.

,,I know," she growled. ,,Compromise. You kiss me and then we'll get up," she winked.

,,Hmm, tempting. Too much, though. Maybe I won't be able to stop…" I flashed her a grin.

,,I wouldn't mind…" she said and kissed me again. This time more passionately. Oh Emma… I deepened the kiss and then pulled away. Much to Emma's disapproval. ,,You're such a tease…" she growled again.

,,I know. You still have no idea how much, though," I smiled. I wanted to ravish her. I did. But nothing good would come from it. It's too soon. She doesn't even know me. ,,Any plans today?" I asked.

,,Hmm, yea. I have to go to work obviously and in the evening I have a night out with Ruby and MM."

,,MM?"

,,Mary-Margaret. It's too long, you know! We call her Snow sometimes cuz she loves the white thing. But I mostly call her MM. And no, she's not very happy about it," she grinned.

,,Snow? Now that's a weird nickname…"

,,I know… she came up with it. Don't ask me."

,,Wait… it never snows here. How could that be the reason? I suppose she never touched snow," I laughed.

,,Maybe that's why she thinks she loves it! She doesn't know it's cold," Emma smiled and got up. I immediately started to miss the warmth. ,,Do you want to join us in the evening? You already saw Ruby and MM won't mind either," she smiled.

,,Thank you but no. I already made plans with Rumple. He wants to go for a drink at the beach bar," I lied. Thankfully I know Rumple won't be against it. I just don't feel like being around the tall slim brunette and "MM". I'm too possessive for that. I want Emma for myself.

,,What are the odds, huh. That's where we're heading! So I'll see you there whether you like it or not," she winked. I didn't think this through. Well, I'll just try to pay attention to Rumple then.

,,Great," I smirked.

When we were both dressed and ready to go, I offered Emma to drop her at work but she refused at first saying it's a short walk. After coffee when we were about to say our goodbyes she asked if the offer still stands. I reassured her it does. ,,Good," she said. ,,It is a short walk but if you'll drive me I'll have some extra minutes with you," she smiled.


Oh, good morning, sunshine! Don't mind me. I'm a tiger. I can feed myself!

Henry "greeted" me when I got home. I know he doesn't mean it though. ,,Oh hush!" I smiled.

Please tell me it was worth it.

,,Of course it was worth it!" I smiled again. ,,Thank you…" I added and petted his head.

My pleasure. Now I want every juicy detail.

,,Ew!"

Oh my god! Ew indeed! Not those details! Do you have those details?

,,No," I smirked.

God, woman! Don't do this to me. You know what I think about your breeding…

,,Please refresh your vocabulary. Don't call it that," I scoffed. He knew I hate that word.

It is what it is. So, no breeding?

,,You just made me not to tell you a thing," I turned around and went to the wardrobe. I need to change my clothes.

Oh, come on! You spent the night with Emma thanks to me, so spill!

,,What makes you think it was thanks to you? You only made our date happen. Not the night. That was wholly my own charm," I winked.

And the irresistible Queen is back. Great. She hasn't been missed!

,,Oh, please. We both know that's not true. You loved laying next to the throne."

It was okay. Now spill! What did you do? How was she? Do you love her?

,,Oh dear… too many questions…" I said while choosing what to wear.

And I want answers to all!

,,Fine. We watched a storm. She was amazing. No."

Not only the Queen is back. Her annoying attitude as well. Great. She would never lie to me though.

,,I am not lying!" I turned to him offended.

You do know you love her, right?

,,I surely wouldn't call it that. Do I want her to smile all day? Yes. Do I feel like I need to protect her from all the bad in the world? Yes. Do I want to learn every detail of her life and correct all wrongs that has been made? Yes. But I don't love her."

Right… sure. Now I can totally hear the difference. This is not love. Noooot at aaaall.

,,It is not!"

Okay. I see it's too early to call it like that for you. Fine. I'll pretend you just start to LIKE her.

,,That's what it is! I don't do love."

Sure.


Emma wasn't in the bar when we arrived with Rumple and Henry. The tiger insisted on joining us. I chose a table with only two seats on purpose. I really wasn't in the mood to get to know Emma's friends. Nothing against them but not today. Or preferably ever. I didn't appreciate the way the waitress was dressing and MM was just not my cup of tea in general.

We sat down and Henry laid next to me. Rumple was looking at him. ,,Isn't it odd that people just don't seem to mind a white tiger? Like they wouldn't even notice…" he raised his brow.

,,That's because they don't," I smirked and opened the menu.

,,Oh? How do you explain that, dearie?"

,,Very simple. I just don't let them be aware of his presence. I mean… they do see him, they know he's here. But the thought of how strange that might be just doesn't cross their mind."

,,Interesting."

,,This is the less interesting thing of what I can do," I said matter of factly.

,,That I know, dearie."

,,What do you want to drink today? I can't decide," I sighed.

,,I find tea quite nice but it's too hot now. I'll have ice tea," he decided and closed the menu. Well that didn't help me much.

,,Lovely. I won't have that," I replied still studying the menu. I do like this bar because of the location and atmosphere, I don't like the cheap alcohol. When I studied the beverage out of a habit I was surprised to see there was a new drink on the list. One of the more expensive whiskeys. One I could actually drink. I closed the menu very pleased by this new revelation.

,,What did you find?" Rumple asked.

,,Whiskey."

,,I thought alcohol here doesn't meet your standard."

,,It just started," I winked.

Just when we got our orders on the table, Emma and her friends walked in. She looked gorgeous. She had jean shorts and simple tank top which revealed her muscles. It's not like she would be beefy. Not at all. Just the right amount for a woman that works out.

As Ruby walked first Emma didn't notice me. She was looking around though clearly searching for something. Or someone. They found a table for four that was not very far from ours. I sipped my drink hypnotizing the blonde.

Don't you think it would be more appropriate to just go say hi?

,,Hush. I will. Eventually," I answered looking at Henry. When I lifted my head again Emma was smiling ear to ear at me from her table. She got up and made her way to me. ,,Miss Swan…" I greeted her.

,,Are we back to that? Alright then, Miss Mills," she bit back.

,,We're not. I'm just teasing," I winked.

,,Well, your teasing ruined your chance for my awesome hug!"

,,Oh no! What have I done?" I laughed.

,,See, Miss Mills? Actions have consequences," she grinned and raised her brow.

,,And I had to learn that the hard way. How mean of you, dear."

Emma grinned and gave up. She hugged me and her scent immediately filled my nostrils. When she pulled away she had her genuine smile. I was incredibly surprised Henry didn't comment on that.

,,Do you want to join us? Girls won't mind," she asked looking between Rumple and me.

,,That's alright, dear. We have some matters to discuss. But maybe I'll join later? We'll see," I smiled.

,,Whenever you want. MM wants to meet you. And well, Ruby too…" she blushed.

,,Oh. And why is that, Miss Swan?" I teased.

,,Because… well… they… uhm… they find Henry very fascinating!" she looked proud of herself for coming up with any excuse so quickly.

,,Henry? I see…" I bit my lip. ,,If they so wish to meet Henry you can take him with you over there," I suggested.

,,Yea that wouldn't work. You see, he listens to you. I don't think I would handle him the way you do."

,,You surely wouldn't handle him the way I do. But I'm here and he will be nice. Unfortunately he just told me he doesn't want to move so I guess that's that," I sighed.

,,Right. I heard it, too. Yea. Too bad. Guess you gotta come along with him later then," she winked again and turned to head back to her friends. I was smiling hoping I'm not too obvious.

,,Well look at that," Rumple commented. Obviously, I failed.

,,Shut up," I couldn't stop smiling.

,,What matters do we have to discuss, dearie? Probably something about why you don't want to join your girlfriend and her friends?" he was amused again. I hated that smug face.

,,She's not my girlfriend," I said through gritted teeth.

,,My apology…" he lifted his hands to the air in motion of surrender. ,,So, why are we not going there?"

,,I just don't feel like having a ladies night," I shrugged.

,,But if those "ladies" weren't there you would happily join Emma, isn't it?"

,,Yes."

,,I see. Are we jealous?" again that amused look.

,,No!" I refused to give Rumple the satisfaction.

,,Very well. I will have to leave eventually, you know."

,,Then I'll be leaving with you," I stated and finished my drink ready to order another one. I called the waiter and asked for double. It surely wasn't the best whiskey in the world but it was decent.

When we were discussing Rumple's life and were in the middle of our drinks, the energy shifted. I could sense something I just didn't know exactly what it was. I looked at Henry, he was fine. I looked at Emma, she was fine. Rumple as well. I tried not to look too much in Emma's direction as both of her friends were very handsy. Time to time I saw her smiling at me, though. The bar was in the middle of our tables and then I saw what was wrong.

One couple sat at the bar and the woman was frightened. Her man had few drinks and was now louder than necessary. She tried to calm him down but he just got worse and worse. No one paid attention so far because drunk people tend to be loud. It was normal in a bar. And no one could see how scared the poor woman was. He was obviously abusing her. That much was clear. He probably allowed her to go out today but only with him. I looked in her mind just to be clear and I got really sick from what I saw. Just when I got up to go to the bar to order a drink I didn't need to interrupt their encounter, he punched her. And that was it for me. I stormed to the bar and stood in front of the woman. I saw Emma also made her move to get to them but I was faster as I knew it's coming. He would hurt her and I can't allow it.

,,Get the fuck out, lady! This is none of your business. I'm taking my girl and we're going home," he screamed at me. Pathetic little creature.

,,I don't think she's going anywhere with you," I said in a low threatening voice.

,,Try to stop me," he growled. ,,This is nothing. She just needed to learn a lesson. Get away now."

And just like that I was fuming. I saw Emma wanted to get to help me as she's the police force but he would hurt her so I stopped her movements. ,,So punching women makes you feel like a man? Is that so?" I spat. And just like that I saw his fist rise in attempt to connect with my face. That stupid peasant had no clue who he's dealing with. I raised my arm to connect with his fist and when that happened, he went down crying. I sensed the woman next to me is relieved. It was strange, usually the victims try to excuse their abuser's violent behavior. It means this wasn't going on for so long yet. Not with her. His background sickened me though. He was in incredible agony on the ground and I frankly felt nothing. No pity.

,,Maybe you're the one who needed a lesson. Every bloody bone from your right thumb to the left is crushed," I fumed. ,,Well, actually no. Let me correct it. Every bone in the arm you tried to punch me with is crushed. And every bone from your shoulder through your chest to the other hand is broken. It will take months for it to heal. I suggest you take that time to think about your actions. Try to harm one more person and I'll make sure those bones will never heal. Do you understand me?!" I looked at him with eyes full of disgust. I was talking loud enough for him to hear every single word but not enough for anyone else to hear.

,,What the fuck did you do?! What are you?!" he cried.

,,I gave you a lesson. The rest is none of your concern. Now get the hell out of my sight before I change my mind." With that he stumbled to his feet and run away. I turned to the woman whom he punched and asked her: ,,are you okay?" while putting my hand on her arm. She was still shaking.

,,Yea… I guess," she breathed out.

,,He won't do anything to you anymore," I reassured her and when I calmed down a bit I noticed the look on Emma's face. Mostly shock and a bit of fear? Oh god no. This is why I don't start with humans…

Henry, we're going home. Now. I sent to the tiger and he got up. I went to retrieve my purse and Rumple was checking me. ,,Your eyes were red, dearie."

,,What?" I sat down heavily.

,,You heard me."

,,It shouldn't have happened. It happens only when I anyhow mess with human body, with the element. Especially when I want to kill or torture them."

,,And did you not? That guy looked like he just endured the worst torture of all," he stated.

,,Please… he has no idea what pain means. I could make him feel like every cell in his body would explode any minute. It would be such intense pain he would get mad in seconds…. I just crushed his bones now. It wasn't such a big deal."

,,Perhaps. Your eyes got red for a moment though. It was probably more of a flash than anything else when you sent him down with your arm but it was there. The color was there even if for few seconds."

,,Shit…" I paused and tried to calm down even more. Well, this was it. This was my attempt of having a happy ending. ,,We're going, Henry," I turned to him. ,,Night, Rumple," I said goodbye and made my exit without even one look at Emma. I didn't want to see her horrified face. I was sure I would see shock, fear or disgust. Or a mixture of all. I couldn't look.

I was sure this was it. Emma won't want to see me again.


Emma

My mind was off all day. I couldn't stop thinking about Regina. I knew what I saw. First of all, the guy went down like some incredible force was crushing him when his fist connected with Regina's hand. And then those eyes…. They were red. When I asked the girls they had me for crazy. Anything about the situation didn't seem odd to them. Then the brunette stormed off without even as much as a look.

I guess she was mad. I suppose she was angry I didn't go to help her. I'm supposed to protect people and she needed that. Yet I was glued to my spot. I just couldn't bring myself to get up and go. I didn't have my gun but I still know how to defend myself or others. Bigger guys don't scare me. And I was there watching from my table. What the fuck was that. I learned how to fight when I was young. I had to. My foster parents or kids at the foster homes were always picking at me. It stopped when I knew how to throw a punch.

I needed answers. Why would she just walk away without saying goodbye? Why would she go handle this guy in the first place? And why the fuck did her eyes get red?

,,You okay, sheriff?" Graham asked when we were finishing the shift.

,,Sure. Why you ask?" I gave him a reassuring smile.

,,Well first of all, you didn't finish your lunch which is very odd. You didn't get a second cup of coffee and you went through paper work all day without actually finishing any…" he pointed out.

,,Oh… I guess it's not my day," I shrugged.

,,Clearly," he winked. ,,At least enjoy your night," he smiled and went out of the office.

,,Yea. Will try," I said to no one.


When I got home I called Regina. I really wanted answers. And I wanted to apologize I didn't protect her. The guy was dangerous and I doubt she knows how to fight. She didn't look frightened at all though. Ugh, so many things in my head…. That's why I wanted to clear things up. Unfortunately she didn't pick up. I checked the display to make sure I'm calling the right number. When that was confirmed I let it ring few more times and eventually hang up.

Fine. But know this, I will get my answers! I threatened the air. One day she hugs me, she protects me from the storm, she makes sure I'm not scared. I didn't sleep so good in my life. That is also incredibly strange! What did you do, Regina? Ugh. And the next day she walks away without any sort of goodbye. I know I'm nothing to her but that was still rude.

This woman walked into my life out of the blue. I never planned on not being independent. I never knew how I want my life to turn out but I knew one thing, I will never allow anyone to get close to me. I got burned too many times. I had to learn how to be on my own and I intended to do just that. Then this chocolate goddess comes into my life and makes me doubt everything.

That's it. She won't walk out on me like that. I never got answers about why people got rid of me. Obviously they just didn't want me. I wasn't desirable. I learned how to live with that too. My sexual encounters lasted one night maximum. And it was me who always walked back home after I got my orgasm. I didn't want to be there in the morning to hear I'm not needed anymore. Now I could finally get answers. I knew I won't like them. I knew it will be so hard to hear from those sinful lips how it was nice but not nice enough. But for the first time in my life I needed to hear that. I would be able to burry everything so deep inside of me that the thought of Regina wouldn't torture me anymore. Maybe…

I grabbed my jog leggings and tank top and decided to run on the beach. Usually I go way later but now I just wanted to clear my head. The sun was still up and I hoped she will go for a walk with Henry if she doesn't answer my calls. She also goes later but maybe I'll be lucky. I realized again I have no clue where she lives. I found nothing when I tried to find it in the system. That's odd enough on its own. I didn't dig very deep as Henry was waiting but still… I'll wait for her on the beach if needed.


I run there and back twice without any luck of seeing her so I decided to just sit on the bench for a while. She always crossed this spot when she was walking. I took out my airpods to hear better and just relaxed for a bit. Well, relax is not really the word as I was tensed as fuck. I so wanted to see her. I even wanted to hear her calling me "Miss Swan". I never liked it as that's how they called me in the system, in school… but she didn't spit it out. She purred. She was playing with every syllable. It was rather sexy than scary or annoying.

I have no clue how many minutes of me staring into the ocean passed before I could see the tiger. He's white so he's so much easier to spot than Regina. I got up and started to jog.

,,Did you know about this?!" I heard Regina bark at Henry when I was getting closer. He just looked at her.

This will be amazing. Maybe I'll just run around them and pretend I didn't see them. Yea, like you could actually miss to spot a tiger… or her.

I stopped in front of them looking at Regina. Her face was totally unreadable. I saw her wearing this regal mask but she never used it on me. She must be angry then.

,,Uhm, hi," I started.

,,Hey," she answered and I saw how the corner of her mouth turned slightly into a smile.

,,I guess you're mad at me, aren't you… Look, I'm sorry…" I started to say but got interrupted.

,,What? Mad at you? Why would I be mad?" her mask faded and she looked surprised.

,,Well I should have protected you yesterday. I'm the police. I was supposed to stop the guy and bring him to my police station and put him in jail," I explained. Regina was honestly taken aback.

,,I'm not mad at you, Emma. And jail wouldn't help that idiot. He has time to think now. He was in jail for violence before," she explained calmly.

,,How do you know that? Any of that?" I wanted to know. I'm the one who should have had access to such information. Not her.

,,I know a lot of things, Emma…" she sighed. ,,I… met him… before."

And just like that I was lied to. I could tell. I just didn't know why she would do that.

,,Why are you lying to me?" I said a bit harsher than intended. ,,And since we're on that… why the hell did your eyes get red?!"

,,What?" I saw her take a deep breath and close her eyes for a moment. ,,My eyes didn't get red…" she nearly whispered. And I could sense the lie again.

,,Okay. Suit yourself. I know what I saw, Regina. I can also tell when people lie to me. I'm sorry I wasted your time. Bye," I had to force back the tears that were coming and made my move to get away. I really thought this would be different. How stupid am I? Will I really never learn?

,,Emma, wait!" she grabbed my arm when I was passing her. She tensed her jaw and took a deep breath again. Even though her grip was firm it was also gentle and I knew I could get away from it if I wanted to. She didn't hold me in place. ,,I am sorry," she breathed about. ,,I just… " it looked like it pained her to be talking right now. ,,I can't tell you, Em. It's too soon. I won't lie to you anymore but I can't answer some of your questions either. I really like you, I do. You brought a smile to my face. You can ask Henry how rare that was lately. And that is why I can't answer. Do you believe me when I say it's to protect you?" she placed both hands on my shoulders and looked deeply into my eyes. I felt like she can see right through me. I always felt that.

,,Protect me?" I nearly whispered.

,,Yes. I know how it sounds…" she took a deep breath again. ,,Please try to see it like this… try to see it like when I was protecting you from the storm. This is the same. This is me protecting you from the unknown and scary. I'm sure you would find it beautiful once you would get to know it but…" her jaw tensed again. ,,It's too soon," she closed her eyes again as if not to be able to see my face. She almost looked scared. I reached my hand to cup her face. She was so warm and she leaned into the touch. Then she opened her eyes.

,,What are you trying to tell me, Giny?" I asked. I couldn't make any sense of this. But I knew she's not lying.

,,Em… I can't… not yet…" I could see those chocolate orbs getting wet. What the hell this woman was doing to me…

,,Okay," I caressed her cheek again. ,,Okay. I don't want you to be in pain… I believe you. I mean… you would tell me eventually, right?" I asked with hopeful eyes.

,,Yes, Em. The time will come. If I'll keep you around as I intend to, I would have to tell you eventually. There are things happening around me… and you're smart. You would notice."

,,Like that dog the first time I saw you? And the guy yesterday?" I breathed out. I nearly forgot about the dog. And she also mentioned she talks with Henry… Oh god, what if she really is? No, don't be ridiculous.

,,Yes. Like that and more…"

,,Please just tell me you're not a vampire!" I laughed. Of course I don't believe in vampires. I don't!

,,Vampire? You should stop watching TV. There's no way vampires would survive in this world. They have better conditions where they are. And no, I'm most certainly not a vampire," she laughed at the end.

,,Better conditions where they are?" I repeated after her. ,,Right. I think it's you who should stop with TV!" I laughed.

,,Perhaps…" she smiled.

,,Okay, I have to tell you one thing though... I'm just sick of people walking away from me. I had that my whole life, Gina. And you did it yesterday and I never expected it from you. You made me feel different. Special. God, this is embarrassing…" I paused and wanted to continue but Regina interrupted my attempts.

,,I am very sorry for that, Em. I just thought you would never talk to me again…" she said and faced down.

,,What?" I nearly laughed. This was crazy. Not talking to her? ,,Why would you think I wouldn't talk to you again?" I asked and lifted her chin.

,,I saw your face, Emma… you were disgusted? Scared? I don't know. I can't place it but it surely wasn't anything nice…" she looked away again.

,,I wasn't disgusted. God, Regina. Have you seen yourself? HOW could anyone get disgusted? I was more surprised than anything else. I didn't understand why I didn't go to help you…" I admitted studying her face. I could see something flashed through her features again but it was so quick that I didn't see what it was.

,,That's okay, Em. I can take care of myself," she smiled.

,,Yea…. That I saw," I smiled back.

,,It's really nice of you to think you need to protect me, though," she smiled again. That warm smile only she can do.

,,Of course! I'm surely stronger than you! I mean… no offence but if you look at these bad boys it's clear," I grinned and lifted my biceps.

,,Right," she laughed and then raised her hand to touch my bicep. Her touch was feather like as always and her eyes sparked when connected with my skin. And my heartbeat increased immediately. Oh god. Then she placed the same hand on my cheek and looked deeply into my soul. Again. How does she do that… all I wanted from her right now was to kiss me. How is it possible I'm mad at her in one moment, happy to be with her the other and horny the last one. As if reading my mind she leaned in. Her full lips tasting after cherries, her tongue slowly tracing my lower lip. I moaned. My hands started to roam her perfect form and I finally got the courage to place them on her firm ass and pressed her closer to me. Now it was her turn to moan lightly into the kiss. It grew needy and more passionate. When I was getting lightheaded from the lack of oxygen I heard loud growl next to me. We immediately stopped the kiss and looked at Henry.

Regina just chuckled. ,,Sorry about that. He's not happy with this…" she explained. ,,I mean, he is happy about it but he just doesn't want to witness it," she rolled her eyes and caressed my cheek.

,,Oh. Okay…" I breathed out. I was this close to let her have her way with me on the beach. Come on, Emma! ,,I was actually wondering… do you live close? I remember you said you do but I never really… you know," it was my turn to face down.

,,Are you inviting yourself to my home, Miss Swan?" she chuckled again.

,,Maybe?" I said to the sand and then realized I'm better than that. I met her gaze as I said: ,,I guess I am… if you're okay with it, that is."

,,Of course I am," smiled. ,,Especially considering god knows how long you waited for me here …" she winked.

,,What?! I did no such thing!" I exclaimed. I was so sure she couldn't see me first.

,,Careful, Miss Swan. I can also spot lies," she winked and took my hand to lead the way.


We reached the end of the beach where I usually turn around and run back. There's a massive cliff so no one can go through. I raised my brow. ,,Do you live somewhere on the cliff?" I asked.

,,Not really," she smiled. ,,Behind."

,,Behind?" I was surprised. ,,Do we have to go around then?"

,,No. There are doors in the cliff," she pointed in front of me to a small metal gate in the rock. I never noticed it before. I could swear it wasn't there.

When we got in front of the gate, Regina opened it and entered. It was a small tunnel revealing beach on the other side. It was rather cold inside. She closed the gate behind Henry and me and soon we were on the other side. That's when the Eden was revealed.

I don't think I ever saw anything more beautiful. The beach was private with a cliff on each side and from the back. I always assumed this cliff was massive but it was actually only creating this paradise on earth. There were palm trees on the beach and on its end in front of the cliff was a huge house. I have never seen anything like it. Its walls were completely made out of glass, palm trees, grass and other bushes were surrounding it. I could see a driveway behind the house from the cliff. Part of the house was even reaching the water. I could see sofa through the glass, swimming pool inside and outside… the house wasn't with multiple floors, it was made as a bungalow. One enormous bungalow. I forgot how to breathe.

,,You live here?" I asked flabbergasted. Obviously she did but my brain didn't work properly at the moment.

She chuckled. ,,Yes, Miss Swan, I live here. I reassure you we didn't break to someone else's property," she laughed warmly and started to walk toward the house. I was still glued to the spot gaping at everything in front of me. ,,Are you joining me or will you just stand there with your mouth open?" she chuckled again.

,,I haven't decided yet," I said looking at the bright red sky that was connecting with the water.

,,I see. Well, let me help you with that," she was suddenly near me again and hugged me from behind. She pressed her body to mine, placed my hair behind my ear and then whispered in very low voice touching the ear with her lips: ,,I promise you it's this beautiful from the inside too. We can either sit on the sofa above the water and watch this beautiful sunset while drinking some of my fine drinks or we can strip each other naked and swim in the swimming pool while looking at the sky. The water should be warm. There's also hut tub if you're interested. But my favorite scenario of all would be to make you scream my name from the intensity of your orgasm just when the sun would set. Or you can stay here and get cold. By yourself. The choice is yours, Miss Swan," with that she abruptly disconnected from my body and started to walk inside the house not waiting for me this time. To say I was wet would be understatement. I was soaked.

When I made it inside few seconds later I found her behind the bar with two glasses ready to be filled on the counter. She raised an eyebrow which only made my arousal worse and asked in that sexy voice of hers: ,,Did you run, Miss Swan?"

,,Yes, Miss Mills, I was running this evening. I decided I wanted to go for a run after my shift. That's how we met today, if you recall," I teased. No way in hell I'd confess that I actually indeed run from the beach to the house after her words…

,,Pardon me for my brief memory loss," she mocked. ,,Whiskey neat or on the rocks?"

,,Neat. I suppose this kind of whiskey should be tasted without water."

She smiled and started to pour the drink. ,,I always knew you're smart," she winked.

,,So… what do we do now?" I asked insecurely.

,,Now choose a place to sit," she simply said and took the drinks.

I looked around and saw many options. I was kinda hypnotized by the sofa above water since the moment I saw it though. Regina followed my gaze and chuckled. ,,As I thought…" she smiled again.

When we reached the couch and sat down, Regina placed the glasses on the conference table in front of it. Of course she served it on a napkin. Am I in some fancy restaurant or what?

,,So…. How the hell did you get this place?!" I couldn't hold it any longer.

,,I had it built. This is actually my vision. I designed the house," she answered as she looked around.

,,Are you an architect?"

,,No. Not really. I just know what I want," she smirked.

,,I bet. It's beautiful. Breathtaking even…"

,,Thank you," she smiled. ,,So are you. Cheers?" she offered me the drink and lifted hers.

,,Cheers," I smiled. I really wanted to kiss her. My smile faded away immediately after I sipped the liquid. It burned so much. I wasn't used to it. I usually drink beer or cocktails. When I had some change to spare I went with cheap whiskey that compared to this frankly tasted like water. It's not that the taste would be bad. Not at all. I could taste wood, hint of honey, vanilla… and I imagine this is how earth tastes like. But the burn is very strong and the flavor rich. It's surely a whiskey a girl like me could probably never afford.

,,Careful, Miss Swan. Do you prefer some ice after all?" she raised her eyebrow.

,,Nope. All good here. Still don't want to spoil the drink. It's very good."

,,Hmmm, it is. One of my favorite whiskeys. It's hard to get it here. I never saw it in stores," she explained as she took a fair gulp the brown liquid. With the sun almost down it almost looked like the color of her eyes.

,,Where do you get it then? Is it illegal?!"

,,Europe," she smiled. ,,And no, it is not illegal. It's not Absinth," she winked. ,,Although, if you wish to taste that, I might have one bottle," she said thoughtfully like she has to search through her memory whether she bought the bottle or not.

,,Are you telling me you have illegal alcohol hidden in this house?" I raised my brow.

,,Nope," she laughed. ,,I would never tell police such a thing."

,,I could put you in handcuffs for this!" I threatened but used not malice in my voice.

,,You don't need excuses for cuffing me, Miss Swan," she winked. ,,Although I have to say I don't very much enjoy being restrained," she admitted.

,,No cuffs, got it," I smiled and finished my drink. I was very proud of myself not to cough after the burn.

,,Do you want another one?"

,,Yes?" I said quietly. She just smiled and got up to get the bottle. Her composure regal, her step inaudible. I have very trained ears but I could not hear her getting back. She had bare feet but usually it's still possible for you to hear the person approaching. Not Regina, though. I closed my eyes to increase the hearing but I got nothing until I felt the cushions move when she sat down next to me.

,,Are you tired, Emma?" she asked concerned. I forgot I fell asleep the last time we were alone. Clearly she didn't. Great. ,,Em? I'm not making any assumptions here. Usually people close their eyes in the evening when they are tired. And you surely had some rough days lately. So if you just wanna lay down, that's okay," she said calmly and placed a hand on my shoulder as if to comfort me.

,,Are you reading my mind or what?!" I asked amused. The expression crossing her face after that unsettled me though.

,,What? No, of course not. Just body language?" she raised her brow and retrieve the hand taking all the warmth with her. Her reactions to things were odd, to say the least. I decided to try something. I was repeating in my mind how tired I am. So very tired. And made sure I don't yawn or show any other sign of tiredness with my body. If she will call me on how sleepy I am again, I will know that she can actually indeed read my mind. I sipped the drink and waited, repeating the same over and over again. Regina didn't seem to mind, though. Didn't seem to flinch, didn't seem to do anything that would hint she wants me to go to sleep. No blanket was offered, no question about whether I prefer couch or bed. She was just smiling at me or looking out the window into the now dark water.

,,Must be it," I smiled. ,,I did have a lot to do lately. But I'm not tired," I smiled. God, you must be so out of it, Emma if you actually believed for a second that Regina can read your mind.

,,I can imagine," she looked at me again. ,,This particular spot in the house is very relaxing. I often think on this couch while looking outside. So I frankly wouldn't blame you. Sometimes I just melt into the cushions myself," she laughed.

,,Yea, I bet they have such effect," I smiled back. I blamed the alcohol for my previous outburst. ,,Aren't you afraid that people will see your every move here? I mean… it's glass. In the open… you know."

,,No," she sighed. ,,This is a very private beach. No one has access. This water is also pretty shallow so boats are far from the shore. And apart from that, who else would come here?" she finished her glass. I decided to do the same. No one can handle alcohol better than me.

,,Hmmm I don't know. Some intruder? Stalker? Thief? Or just some creep that seen you outside, followed you and now is looking at you through the glass!"

,,You're so cute," she chuckled and refilled our glasses. I frankly didn't expect this answer.

,,What? I mean it! Regina, it's dangerous! I work in police, I know a lot about crime. And even though we live in one of the safer towns, we're not entirely safe, you know," I tried to make a point. I think it's important for her to understand the danger. Anyone could hurt her here.

,,Okay. I'll tell you what… first of all, there is no way someone would get on the beach without me knowing about it, second of all, no one can unlock the gate we used for coming here, third of all, if someone somehow managed to come here, which won't happen, but okay, SOMEHOW then there is Henry. Usually you're not ready to meet a tiger face to face. He likes you so he's very nice to you but I reassure you he's still a very dangerous predator to anyone else, intruders especially," she locked eyes with mine and had fair amount of the alcohol when she was done explaining.

,,I don't know… you can never be sure…" all of her points were valid even though I very much doubt she would know someone would get on the beach every time that happened.

,,I am safe here, Emma. Especially now when I have police watching over me," she winked.

,,That is true! I should just stay with you then to make sure you are indeed safe in this house of glass," I laughed and then realized what I said and immediately cursed myself. Regina didn't seem to mind though as she smiled as well.

I looked through the window and was mesmerized by the sky for a moment. This place was indeed incredibly relaxing. I just couldn't decide which view was more beautiful. Was it the ocean or the beauty next to me? Hmmm, tough.

Then it hit me again. Regina didn't disagree with what I said but she didn't agree either. Of course. Who would want you, Emma. No one ever did. Even your parents left you before you had a chance… forget someone so beautiful and unique as Regina was interested in you like this. Would want you like this. You should excuse yourself and make your way home. You surely bothered her for long enough. It's time to go… you…

My thoughts were abruptly interrupted with a kiss. Regina pressed her lips to mine as if to shut my mind. To make my thoughts disappear. To get rid of the doubt. To make it quiet. And it worked. It so worked. All I could think of were those delicious lips and gentle hands. I got greedy and demanded access to her mouth with my tongue and this time she allowed it. After a moment of exploring each other's mouth my hands started to roam again and that's when Regina stopped the kiss.

,,What's wrong?" I breathed out quietly, just above a whisper.

,,Nothing, Em," she smiled and caressed my cheek with her palm. ,,I just won't be able to stop if we get too far."

,,Good," I said and attacked her lips again. Then I started to kiss her neck, I traced her pulse point with my tongue. She moaned and it was the most beautiful sound I ever heard. I got back to her lips and let her go only when we desperately needed oxygen.

,,Emma…" she whispered.

,,No, don't say anything. Please," I closed my eyes and pleaded with my voice. Don't leave me. Please don't send me home now. Please.

She leaned in and kissed me as if reading my mind again. ,,I have to tell you something though. Will you let me now?" she asked and straddled me placing her hands around my neck.

And now the part of how you're not worth her time comes… ,,Okay…" I said quietly.

,,It's been a while since…" she paused as if to find the right words. ,,Well since anything really. It's been a while since I touched someone and it's been even longer since I let someone touch me," she managed to say, her expression serious. My only thought was how that was even possible. She is sex on legs.

,,How?" is all I stammered. She chuckled at that.

,,Well Em, I just don't trust people. And when I don't trust them, there is no way I would want to be involved with them. Especially sexually."

,,So you don't want to…" of course she doesn't want you to be the one. The one with such privilege.

,,No, I do. I do want to very much. I just wanted you to know, in case my performance won't be mind blowing," she laughed.

,,You blew my mind already so you don't have to be worried about that…" I admitted and grabbed her by the collar of her shirt. Our lips collided once again and this time I knew there won't be any pulling away… before my hands started to roam her body I had to ask one thing. ,,Can I touch you?" I would hate myself if I did something she didn't want of me. Even though all I wanted was to feel every inch of her skin.

,,Yes. Always," she breathed out and took off my tank top. I did the same, I couldn't wait any longer. I placed her down on the couch changing our position. Now I was on top mapping her beautiful body with my hands. My lips just left hers and I made my way down her neck. I slightly nibbled on her jugular, which rewarded me with nails in my back and a soft moan. I kissed my way back to her lips and looked into her eyes. If I saw any hint of hesitancy I would stop. I was met with dilated pupils, kiss swollen lips and slight flush in her cheeks. Regina, as if knowing again what's going on in my mind, unhooked my bra and gave me encouraging smile.

I couldn't stay far behind, I stripped her from all remaining clothes including her matching lace underwear. I guess she wasn't lying when she said hers always match. I so wanted to take this slow but my arousal clouded my judgment. When I took her nipple in my mouth her back arched slightly. I was sucking it, licking it, making it harder and harder. The other nipple was teased between my fingers. Her breathing increased and I decided to spend a lifetime on her perfect breasts. My determination only increased when she placed her hand in my hair and tried to put me even closer to her hardening bud. I caught myself with a huge grin.

When my free arm started to roam her body down the south I could feel Regina's breath hitch. For a moment I was unsure whether to touch her there or not but it passed quickly as I dipped into the wetness. I moaned just from the feel of it and so did Regina. I started to circle her clit gently, tease her more than anything else. If it was a while for her she might as well enjoy it. I put very low pressure and moved to the other nipple with my mouth. When I was done teasing her clit I decided to tease her opening and insert one finger. She moaned loudly and I could feel more arousal on my finger. I pushed out as fast as I pushed in. Much to Regina's disapproval. This time I put more pressure on her clit and started to rub it. I myself was incredibly soaked by now. That's when fingers just started not to be enough. I wanted to taste her. I needed to taste her.

I left her nipple with audible bop and started to make my way down. Soft moans escaped her lips which only made me go faster. I bit her thigh determined to make a mark. To claim her mine. I placed my arms around her hips and leaned in. She tasted like no one ever before. Nothing surprising considering we each have specific taste but she tasted the best I've ever had. That essence couldn't be human. How wrong was I when I thought I'll spend lifetime on her breasts. It was clear I'm not leaving this peach ever again. I teased her clit with my tongue and sucked it in. Her back arched and I placed her hips back down with my arms. I had to hold her down with only one hand now though. I needed the other for something better.

First I entered her with my tongue and that was it for her. Her back arched violently from the couch, her moan turned into a scream. Her body was shaking from the orgasm. I was watching her with my mind blown. I also never saw something this beautiful. She was absolutely stunning. If you thought she was beautiful in her daily life then you should make her come. Then you'd see what beauty truly looked like. I was riding her pleasure out with my tongue completely determined to make her come again. Not even that much for her as for me.

I could see her orgasm passed and so I placed my tongue on her clit and increased the pressure slightly. ,,You are so beautiful," I breathed out. The air tickling the nerve bud. She smiled and opened her eyes again. I didn't give her enough time to breathe though. I got back to work with my tongue and I entered her with one finger. She was still tight but so deliciously wet. I fucked her only few times before I inserted another finger. She bit her forearm and shut her eyes breathing franticly. I knew the second orgasm will be here soon so I started to fuck her hard while sucking on her clit and playing with her nipple with my free arm. ,,Emmaaaa," she screamed when this orgasm took over her and I was watching mesmerized. It's nearly as if her skin glowed with light. Her eyes shut, her cheeks flushed and her hand so tight on my scalp.

She urged me with mentioned hand to get to her. I could feel her heartbeat beneath my body. I was damned. This woman did turn my world upside down and she didn't even touch me yet. And frankly, she didn't even have to.

,,Oh Emma…" she kissed me. It was so delicate. Slow. Like she had all the time in the world. Then she smiled and before I knew what's happening I was laying beneath her. She continued to kiss me and her hand very soon disappeared between us. She entered me without any warning while kissing my neck. ,,Giny…" I breathed out. ,,You don't have to…" I tried to continue. I was really content with just being the giver today. For the first time of my life.

,,I'm glad I don't have to. I'm not fond with commands. I do want to, Miss Swan," she winked and her mouth attacked my breast. She bit down on my nipple and inserted another finger just when I was silently asking for it. She fucked me hard despite the situation. Did I ever tell her I like it that way? I don't know. When Regina placed her thumb on my clit I barely knew my name, let alone any information regarding past conversations. I came hard, panting and moaning. Regina helped me ride out my orgasm and then devilish smirk masked her face. She licked those fingers she was using to fuck me and moaned at the taste. New wave of arousal shot through my entire body.

When she made her way down and placed my legs over her shoulders I was panting again. I still tried to save the situation somehow. I didn't have shower after running! ,,It's okay, you know. I mean… You did tire me with the first orgasm," I tried to wink. And I desperately hoped she wouldn't get somehow offended.

,,I didn't hear you screaming my name, Emma. And until that happens, I'm not stopping," she said with that devilish smirk and licked my pussy from top to bottom. ,,,Mmmmmh." I heard her moans of approval and when she started to focus on my clit with her hot skilled tongue I started to see stars. She entered me with two fingers again and licked me senseless. Even if I were not ordered to scream her name I would surely do it anyway. Her hold on my hip was bruising and I loved it. I loved every second of this. It was like she knew exactly what I wanted. My hand traveled to her raven hair and I urged her to get even closer to me. She moaned with the clit in her mouth and those vibrations nearly sent me over the edge. She continued her skilled ministrations and just when I was about to scream her name by the force of the orgasm I had her mouth on mine silencing everything. She helped me to ride the pleasure out with her thumb and was kissing me passionately with lips covered in my arousal. My body shook violently, surprised by the force of the orgasm. She stopped the kiss when all traces of my height disappeared.

,,Oh my god…. That was… how did you do that…" I was panting hard, completely out of breath.

,,I guess I'm a natural," she winked. ,,Maybe you'll find out how I did it in the next round," she said with sparking eyes.

,,What? Oh no, I can't take more!" I protested. I felt like I'm so done.

,,Oh yes, you can. And you will. I didn't hear my name, Emma. And until the only name you know is mine, I'm not stopping."

,,But I was about to say it!"

,,BUT you didn't!" she laughed.

,,And you know why! You kissed me!"

,,Did I? Hmmm, I guess I just desperately needed to feel your lips then. Still, I didn't hear you say it. You're in for a ride, Miss Swan. We have all night," she smirked and bit down on my neck, immediately soothing it with her tongue. ,,That's my claim…" she winked and the next thing I know was her tongue entering me without any warning.