Regina spun the hatters hat but nothing happened no portal no nothing. Snow and James tried their best to keep the wraith distracted but they couldn't keep it up for much longer. Emma placed a hand on Regina's arm then suddenly the hat started to spin creating a large portal. Emma could see the wraith heading towards Regina so she ran to her yelling her name pushing her out of the way. The wraith latched onto Emma's leg pulling her down with it. Snow yelled out to Emma jumping down the portal. James tried to follow but was to late the portal had closed. He hoped off the ground to see a damaged hat. " No" he mumbled before he looked up at regina who had nothing but shock on her face. " You, you did this" he spat " I should of killed you when I had the chance" he said as he pushed her against the wall. " Then what's stopping you" she spat. Anger ran through his body he just wanted to blame her but it wasn't her fault. " go ahead Shepherd kill me here's your chance I have no magic, I won't stop you". He took a step back realizing what she was saying. He couldn't believe the strong Regina mills the evil queen didn't even want to be alive. " I'm sorry" he said " I shouldn't blame you this isn't your fault, you didn't send the wraith here". Regina looked at him raising an eyebrow finding it hard to believe what he was saying. Prince charming himself admitting that something wasn't her fault she thought she would never see the day.

A few weeks later.

Regina had been helping David lately trying to find a way to bring back his family. She hated the idea of bringing them back but she knew that's what Henry wanted so that's what she would do he believes in her. Regina and David sat on her couch talking about ways to bring his wife and daughter back. David was mesmerized by her he couldn't focus on a word she was saying instead he found himself staring at her plump lips. The way she would smile was contagious. He never got to see this side of her in the enchanted forest he like this side of her, it showed that underneath that cold hard exterior that there was a human. " David" she said "Did you get a word I just said". He shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair. " I'm sorry Regina" he said " I guess I was lost in thought".

" we will get them back" she said as she placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. He smiled at her but he couldn't help himself the whole time she had been talking he had wondered what those lips tasted like and before he knew it his lips were pressed against hers. He was surprised when she returned his kiss. Realising what she was doing she pulled back and said his name asking what he was doing. " I was always curious about you" he replied before crashing his lips back against hers. She allowed him entrance into her mouth the taste of apples and cinnamon was exciting and new she was intoxicating. His hand trailed up her back while his other hand cupped her cheek. He deepened the kiss before he felt a hand push against his chest. Regina pulled away from the prince saying " David we can't do this".

" I'm sorry your right" he said " I don't know what came over me"

" how long have you wanted to do that" she said. He just smiled at her because truth be told he has wanted to do that for a long time even a blind man would be able to see her beauty. Even in the enchanted forest she was stunningly gorgous it made him wonder what those lips tasted like just like he thought it would intoxicating. He wanted more but he knew he shouldn't who knows where this's

would lead to and he did not wish to cheat on his wife.

It had been a week since the funeral of her child, it was about 9:00 at night. She made her way to the cemetery with bouquet of flowers in her hand. She placed the fresh flowers over her child's grave a tear ran down her face. She stood up and just stood there in complete silence. Romeo found it hard to sleep at night ever since his child funeral well he hadn't had a good night sleep for a week. He was surprised to see Regina in the distance he walked up behind her softly saying her name. " Regina". She was startled at first but then recognized who it was. She spun around on her heels to see Romeo, the moonlight light hit her face lighting it up. It started to rain he took her hands in his by this time they were both completely soaked. She didn't move no she just stood still. His hands snaked up to a face. His thumbs resting on her cheeks, he leaned in closer capturing her lips in his. Kissing her ever so tenderly. His left hand sliding down her side to her waist pulling her closer to him. Her arms moved up around his neck as he deepened the kiss. It was like fireworks exploding inside of them. She pulled away from him and rested her head against his chest melting into his embrace. He closed his eyes savoring this moment never wanting to let go. He felt her slip away as she took a step back. Anger grew inside of her she hated herself she wanted nothing more to be in this mans arms but how could he love her. No she had to get rid of him before she hurt him and before he could hurt her. She slapped the back of her hand across his face. He stumbled back in shock he could taste blood. " Regina" he said in a confused tone.

" get away from me" she spat.

" but I don't know"

" please just leave me alone go leave just don't come near me again". He was confused not knowing what he had done to upset her but he gave in." if that's what you want" he said " I will leave town and you will not have to worry about seeing me again" he said before he left. She watched him as he walked away tears streaming down her face. She hopped in her car and started to drive through the town when she saw it. " no it can't be Daniel" she said.

Ruby begged Romeo to stay in town that things would pass he wouldn't stay instead he packed his things. He folded his clothes carefully placing his positions in a carry bag. " Please stay" ruby pleaded.

" your a good friend" he said " but how can I stay when the person I love ant even look at me". Ruby didn't know what to say she understood why he wanted to leave but what she didn't u deist and was why he was giving up. " so your just giving up just like that".

" just like that" he replied. Ruby was defiantly not happy about this whole thing.

David didn't know why but he made his way over to the former mayors house after hearing about the incident in the cemetery. He found her curled up on the couch years streaming down her face. " Regina what's wrong" he said.

" I'm an idiot" she replied " I had to push away one of the only people who have cared for all because I'm" she said stopping her sentence there afraid that she had said to much. " afraid of being hurt again" he continued her sentence. He say down beside her pulling her into a hug. He couldn't believe that he had his most sworn enemy in his arms but she probably felt the same way. Maybe snow was maybe that young Regina is still there just afraid of getting hurt again.

David tried to protect Regina from the monster, daniel he didn't know what feelings had for but what he did know was that he didn't want to see her hurt. When she begged him to let her talk to her fiancé her true love something clicked inside of him he could finally understand why she cursed the entire town for his death. Her love for him was so strong she couldn't let go she didn't want to let go. But he knew that that thing, man what ever you want to call will start to hurt people and her he had to help her. He knew she wouldn't listen to him so he had to get hold of the one person she would listen to.

Romeo sat the bus stop waiting for the bus when he heard honking in the distance. He turned around to see David standing outside his truck with Henry on the inside. He looked at him with a confused look until James started to yell out to him. He heard Regina's name being yelled and he instantly made his way over to James. " what's wrong" he said.

" Regina she's in trouble". James replied

" what, what do you mean trouble"

" he fiancé is back and he's a monster"

" and you just left her alone with that thing"

" I had no choice, look she won't listen to me but she will listen to you"

" and what makes you think that, she hates me"

" no she doesn't she's just afraid of getting hurt"

" okay but I might need your gun"

" without you I'm lost" she said to Daniel.

" then love again" he replied. He found it difficult to stay himself the pain was strong he just wanted the pain to end. He could hold it any longer he was no longer Daniel he was a monster. He went for Regina's neck again but didnt get far. There was a loud bang then he dropped to the ground. Regina dropped down to his side her true love killed once again. She looked up to see who had done this when she saw Romeo standing there with the gun out and his chest heaving. He dropped the gun to the ground then made his way to her. " you killed him" she said. Her voice broke.

" I'm sorry Regina I couldn't let him hurt you".

" he wasn't going to" she spat. " why do you care"

" because I've fallen head over heels for you, I love you Regina and I have for a long time". His words made more tears fall down her face. " Regina I wouldn't just go into your office just to annoy you, I loved the way you would pretend to be unimpressed and how you would try to hold back a smile. Your smiles are contagious woman and you drive me crazy, when you smile I smile and when your sad I'm sad, saving you from that building was the best thing I've ever done I was not going to let you throw your life away".

" it's my life" she spat.

" Regina I know your scared don't be"

" please leave" she said as she waved a hand over Daniels body vanishing him.

He nodded his head to tired of arguing he was sick of arguing it got him no where. He walked out side of the stables where he saw David standing there waiting anxiously. He ask David to take care of and to make sure that she was alright because she did not want to see him. David walked into the stables to see Regina lying on the floor in the fetal position shaking. He saw the fresh bruises running up her neck and a pool of blood on the ground. He picked her up and she rested her head against his chest before he took her out to his veicle. Henry saw his mother in the distance in Davids arms he was worried about her sick of seeing her hurt like this all the time. " mum" he said as James placed her in the car. She gave her son a weak smile it was the best she could do at this time. He grabbed her and squeezed it before saying " I love you mum"

So I hoped you enjoyed this chapter I apologize for the mistakes it 12:09 am. And to evil regal I will update my Neal and Regina fic once I've seen the new episode I live in Australia and we are a little behind. Don't forget to review.