Robin built a cabin for her. Her brain still could not comprehend that one no matter how many times she think about it.

No one has ever done that for her before. No one has ever loved her like that before to be honest. She's not used to being loved anyway as her life did not involve much of that. Her parents did not give her that. Graham surely does not know what it means.

Lying in bed with Robin, she feels the weight of the world dissipates from her shoulders. She cannot think of anything else when his arms are wrapped around her, creating a cocoon of safety.

There's a pang of guilt gnawing at her however of her past causing trouble for the both of them. She cannot get rid of that no matter how hard she tries because it is true. Since they got together, it's like she's the bringer of trouble in their relationship.

"Whatever it is you're thinking, stop", he mumbled with his eyes closed.

"How do you know I'm awake let alone thinking?"

He hummed before holding her closer. "…because you think loud. Get some sleep. I want to wake up and then watch you sleep",

"Yeah, you and that kink of yours is very weird",

He chuckled and she knows that he is close to fully waking up. She took the time to study his features, memorizing every part of his face. She never thought she's going to say this but she does not think she can go on without him in her life.

Such an odd thing to say considering how she used to oppose the idea of depending on someone that much but she has fallen way too deep for the man and now, she cannot envision herself without him.

"I love you, Robin Locksley",

He opened his eyes and her heart fluttered when his blue orbs landed on her brown ones.

"I love you too, Regina Mills", he smiled at her before nuzzling her nose with his. "Bad dream?"

She shook her head. "No. I can't sleep really but it's alright. I get to watch you sleep this time",

"I thought you said that's weird",

"I am starting to find its appeal", she mused.

They cuddled under the sheets and she felt more content than ever just being there with him.

She knows though that it's not going to last. They can't stay there forever. They have things to settle so they can go back to their lives.

"Any news from Emma and David?"

He tensed and she knows that he has been hiding something from her. She should take that bad considering how he got upset when she was the one hiding a secret before but she knows that he's only keeping it from her because he wants her to enjoy their time at the cabin.

"It's alright. You can tell me. I'm not going to have a panic attack",

"They found him but…he got away",

She took a deep breath. She wants to keep her promise that it will not send her to a panic attack. It's good. They shook Graham out of hiding. They rattled his plans whatever it is.

"Where was he staying?" She asked in a neutral voice.

"At the French' Lodge. Belle's father said that he introduced himself as Gary. He arrived a day before the festival. Once he saw the picture of Graham, he immediately called Emma",

Gary…yes, she's familiar with that. Graham likes to use that as his alias.

"He violated the restraining order. I should call Gold. He can have a warrant of arrest issued against him", she muttered.

She's about to reach for her phone but he stopped her before pulling her back into his arms.

"Not now…let's just cherish this moment. It's just us, no Graham, no nothing else…just the two of us. Can we do that?" He asked.

She sighed and settled into a comfortable position before resting her head on his chest. The sound of his heartbeat calming her down too fast.

"Of course, we can",


A week in the cabin did her a lot of good. There has not been any news about Graham and there has been a warrant of arrest issued against him so they decided that it's time to go back home.

She let Robin checked the house first before she can go to her own kitchen. He says it's for her safety but she only allowed him for his peace of mind.

With the whole town knowing who he is, Graham wouldn't be foolish enough to come back. He will need time to think though his plans and in the meantime, she needs to resume living her life. She's not going to postpone it because of him.

She also did not protest when Robin said he'll be moving in with her. She likes it, to be honest, though she makes it a point that he is only moving into her house if he truly wants to and not because he's worried of leaving her alone.

He reassured her that he wants to be with her and that's why he is moving in so she made more room in her closet for his clothes. He now has his own space at her front yard for his car. He is officially living with her.

She finally went back to work and Gold has been more than happy to see her again.

"I was getting worried you're not coming back",

"Come on, I've been bugging you let me but you insisted on making me take a leave of absence", she scoffed because it was really him who gave her the time off.

Gold smirked before handing her a file.

"I am only concern for my star lawyer. Now, that you're back though, I expect you to be at your best. We're going to court", he said.

At first, she's wary of getting back in the saddle but the more she prepared for the hearing, the more she got into it.

She walked into the courtroom feeling that familiar adrenaline rushing through her veins as she faced the judge, her client, and her opponent who happens to be Jefferson.

It's not the first time she will go up against him so it's nothing for her. He, on the other hand, clearly did not expect to see her there. It's like he's seen a ghost.

"Good morning, counsel", she greeted because it's the polite thing to do before going to her client to talk over the case.

It's a simple corporate dispute but there's a huge amount involved and well, her client is very much inclined to keep all of his money in his pocket.

When the hearing started, Jefferson made his case about the abuse of power of her client and his alleged corruption. She must admit that he has a good evidence but his case is not airtight.

So, she laid out their defense and after an hour, they won the case.

She would be lying if she said she believes her client to be innocent because he's not. He is a shark but it's her job to defend him. That's the thing about their jobs as lawyers. They don't get to judge their clients.

On her way out, she saw Marian standing there probably waiting for her husband.

"Regina, what are you doing here?"

She plastered a smile on her face to quell the bubbling anger from rising.

"My job…your husband is still in the courtroom talking to his client", she answered.

The woman seemed agitated as she glanced around.

"Robin is not here if you're looking for him",

"Just want to make sure you don't have your bodyguards with you. Last time I checked, they threatened to gut me if they ever see me talking to you again",

Bodyguards?"

"What?"

"Emma, Mary Margaret, and the two idiots whom I thought to be my friends. I did not know what spell you casted on them but you did a number on them",

Well, she did not know about that threat.

"I did not do anything. Whatever it was, they did that on their own. So…you brought my ex-husband to the festival. That's extreme even for you",

She still could not forgive her for bringing Graham back to her life. She can look the other way with her glares and side comments but that…she cannot let it go.

"What are you talking about?" Marian asked.

Regina snorted. "Come on, it's all out in the open anyway. I saw him with you that night but I was too shocked to even pay attention. Or perhaps, you know him as Gary…he likes to use that name when he is being shady",

She saw the way her eyes widened in realization. Perhaps, she did not know either that it was Graham she was talking to and not some random guy she brought to the festival.

"That was Graham?"

"I know he can very charming. Believe me, I fell for that for years and my life became a living hell because of that. You should know that you can't pull off that stunt again. There's a warrant of arrest out for him and if you aid him again in any way, I'll make sure that you will find yourself in prison next to his cell", she said before walking away.


Robin is already home when she arrived. He is surrounded by sketches and documents as he sat on the floor. He is wearing his eyeglasses which really looked hot on him as he got his pen between his teeth.

"What are you doing on the floor?" He startled so badly that he dropped the pen on his thigh. "I did not buy expensive sofas so you can sit on the floor, you know",

He laughed before approaching her and pressing his lips on hers. He kissed her so passionately that it took her breath away.

"Wow…if I'd known this is what I'll get, I would have gotten rid of the sofas and let you sit on the floor every day",

He kissed her again as he backed her against the wall, devouring her with all his might. It turned her on so quickly that she found herself rubbing herself on his thigh.

"Keep doing that. You look so hot", he whispered.

She did not mind doing so, not when he's there peppering kisses all over her. "I am not complaining but is your work an aphrodisiac that got you in the mood like this?"

"I just missed you. We have not been apart for a week and I want to be with you as soon as possible",

That is true. Aside from her time in court, he's all she can think about for the rest of the day.

"Well, in that case, show me how much you miss me",

He scooped her into his arms, her purse dropped on the floor. The man carried her all the way to the bedroom before he rid her of all her clothes.

There's no preamble because they're both so ready for each other. He entered her in one swift thrust that had her eyes rolling at the back of her head.

"Oh…yes, just…yes…keep doing that",

"I don't plan on stopping",

His thrusts are rough but gentle. The contradiction is driving her crazy. When he lifted her leg and threw it over his shoulder, she failed to control her volume.

"Robin!"

He growled into her ear and pounded into her like there's no tomorrow. It did not take long for her to succumb to her release. She felt him spill into her as he followed her.

"God, I love you, Regina", he muttered as he catches his breath next to her.

"I could get used to coming home like this",

"Well, then I should keep doing this every day", he said as they both laugh.

He proceeded to making dinner afterwards as she took a shower. It has been a good day being back and though the threat of Graham is still present in her mind, it's not as powerful as it once been. That's thanks to Robin.

When she got downstairs, the food is already ready at the table.

"So, how's your first day back?"

"Interesting. I went to court today and guess who I ran into", he arched a brow at her before she continued. "Marian. Jefferson was representing the client I was up against and she was there outside waiting for him",

Robin is now serious and a bit angry.

"What did she say to you?" He growled.

"Nothing much aside from my friends threatening to gut her. You wouldn't happen to know about that, would you?"

Judging from the look on his face, he knows about it too.

"Killian mentioned it once. While we were at the cabin, Marian showed up. They sort of went off on her",

She hummed and took a sip on her glass.

"Anything else you're not telling me, Robin?" She asked.

"That was it. I promise. I did not tell you because she does not really matter, Regina. I don't want to give her a second of the day. It's not meant to keep you in the dark",

She took his hand over the table and gave it a little squeeze.

"I know, dear. It's alright and don't worry about me. She does not affect me", she replied.