Regina's threats and frame-jobs aren't having the effect she wanted. With the Dark Curse at stake, she decides to try a softer, more manipulative approach to drive Emma Swan out of town. After all, giving people the benefit of the doubt has only ever ended with them taking a hell of a lot more. Set post 1x02. Cross-posted to AO3.
Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 31,039 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 7/2/2018 - Published: 1/8/2018 - Emma S., Henry Mills, Regina M./The Evil Queen - Complete