Mr. Gold is a quiet shop owner and ruthless dealmaker. After getting burned on a deal, he realized he can use a pen, not a sword, and has spent 16 years trying to restore his son's fortune. Just as he was giving up hope, a newcomer to the neighborhood helps him with more than his lost holdings, something he never thought he could use again: his heart. Rating earned.
Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 17 - Words: 38,034 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 10/8/2013 - Published: 9/23/2013 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete