So… the next chapter. The M-rating will be applicable in this chapter and I want to thank and acknowledge the AWESOME letgolaughing, who is an immensely talented writer (seriously, check out her stuff if you haven't), who helped me with this chapter by writing the smut. You are AMAZING.

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DISCLAIMER: Not mine.

Chapter 13

One had to wonder if a part of Regina was aware of what was going on around her – and perhaps a tiny part of her was. She could feel a presence with her all the time – sometimes it was Rumpelstiltskin, other times Henry or David. She was vaguely aware of a strange presence too, but could not place it – nor did she truly care, for she feared that it was all her imagination. She suspected that she had made her way through the entire Netherworld and was now back at the first room she was in – the room where she had relived Daniel's life and death. Regina was still hesitant to enter this particular room – she did not want to see the place where Daniel had fallen, she did not want to see his body again and yet… she could not help herself. She had to go in.

His body was not where she had left it – that was the first thing she noticed and she spun round wildly, her heart bursting out of her chest. Someone must have taken him, someone had him and… what fresh hell was this?

"Regina?"

No.

No, no, no, no, no. It wasn't possible and yet… when she turned around, the familiar blue eyes were bursting with light and life. Regina gasped and leapt forward, right into his arms.

"Daniel! How are you… you died! I saw you, I held you… you were dead!"

His arms wrapped around her waist and he rested his chin on her head, holding her closely.

"Don't think about it, Gina. I'm here now."

The logical part of her knew that this was much too good to be true – she knew that she was setting herself up for more heartbreak if she allowed herself to believe that it was remotely possible that she could have some semblance of happiness here, but her treacherous heart refused to succumb to her logical mind and she allowed Daniel to hold her.

"I love you, Regina. I love you so much."

Their lips met in a passionate kiss – unlike the gentle one they had shared the previous time, this kiss was frantic, rough, hungry and she allowed herself to be swept away by it completely. Regina groaned when Daniel moved his head down, his tongue drawing a trail down her neck and she wrapped her legs around him when he lifted her off the ground. She wanted this – she needed this.

She let her head loll back with a long moan as she raked her fingers through his hair and his teeth scraped down her throat. His breath was hot against her skin and she brought her head level again and pushed her head against his as he made his way down her chest and began pulling at her shirt. So she did the same.

She clawed at the back of his shirt and pulled it over his head, tightening her legs around his waist when he removed his hands from her to rid himself of his shirt. The instant it was tossed to the side Regina gripped his head between her hands and kissed him hard. There was no hesitation to deepen the kiss and as his mouth eagerly opened beneath hers his fingers were quickly unbuttoning her shirt and pulling it roughly from her shoulders.

They breathed one another's air as Regina put her arms behind her to aid him in removing her shirt and it was quickly followed by her bra. She turned her face in to the side of his head and creased her expression in pleasure with a breathy whimper as he nipped and kissed the tender skin of her breasts. His grip tightened around her ribcage as he jerked her closer and her nails scratched down his back before she pushed against his chest to give herself enough room to work at his pants so she could get at the hard length pressing against her hot core.

He didn't miss a beat and his mouth was latched on to her neck beneath her jaw, his hot tongue causing shivers to run up and down her spine. His groan when she took hold of his length vibrated against her neck and had her hissing through her teeth as she dropped and turned her head in search of his mouth.

Once more she found herself lost in a frantic kiss. His hands gripped her hair and pulled her in to him, giving her no means of escape as she pumped her hand around him. His kiss grew rougher as she continued and suddenly her wrist was caught in his hand and she let go of his length as he pulled her arm up and dropped down to his knees and proceeded to lay her on her back.

He kissed his way down her neck and her chest and she ran her fingers through his hair as he continued lower. Her chest and stomach rose and fell in sharp movements but she did not try to steady her breathing and simply smiled and pulled her bottom lip between her teeth as she rocked her hips upward when his fingers worked open the clasp holding her black trousers closed. Her playful smile turned in to gritted teeth and a groan as she pushed her head back in to the floor and closed her eyes and he left irreverent kisses down the inside of her thigh as he pulled down both panties and trousers at the same time.

Slowly she became aware of the change in Daniel's touch. It was no softer and no rougher but his hands were different. And his mouth was suddenly different as well. She didn't think too much on it until he crawled back over her and the arms she ran her hands up were much bigger than Daniel's.

Confused, she opened her eyes and found David on top of her. She panicked of course. Who wouldn't? She went tense and the air was knocked from her lungs and she couldn't seem to get it back. Her heart raced faster and her wide eyes flicked over his hungry expression as he lowered his head down. She accepted his hard kiss but she didn't kiss him back. In her heat with Daniel she had forgotten where she was. Sleeping with her dear stableboy had never been a regret.

Not sleeping with David most certainly had been. She would just never admit it.

Reluctantly she relaxed beneath him and opened her mouth to him and kissed him back. It didn't take hardly any time at all before she was kissing him for all he was worth and revelling in the passion he made her feel. When she tried to sit up he slammed her back down and she groaned against him and took hold of his hair instead and pulled him down to her.

He pushed her head back in to the ground hard with his kiss and when he pulled away it was only to kiss her elsewhere. His larger hands kneaded her breasts as his teeth bit down on her collarbone causing her to let out a moan and a whimper as she arched her back off the ground and in to him. Lower and lower he moved and she laid in anticipation until his tongue flicked out over her clit.

She let out a sharp gasp and then a long moan when his mouth closed around her in a heavy kiss. She rocked her hips in to his moving mouth and his hands held her waist in a firm grip. She moaned as she dragged her hands up her body, her nails clawing in to her stomach and over her breasts as he continued relentlessly between her legs. His fingers dug in to her sides as he opened his mouth against her, moving his tongue quickly before he closed his mouth again and sucked.

She moaned through her teeth and fought between pushing herself closer and pulling away, caught in the sweet torture of wanting him to finish her off and wanting to let it last. Another moan left her lungs as she ran her fingers through his hair with one hand and pushed the other over her breast. When he lifted his head she whimpered in protest and tried to catch her breath after being so close to an orgasm but he hushed her softly with a hungry grin before he crashed his mouth to hers in a searing kiss.

She felt the tip of him tease her entrance she she shivered in excitement as her hands tried to pull him down closer. When he slowly pushed himself in she gave a long moan against his mouth as her fingers clenched and unclenched around his hair. They found a rhythm quickly and easily and her small whimpers and moans grew louder and longer as the pressure grew inside of her. It was fast and it was hard and she loved every bit of it.

She loved his weight on top of her, she loved his breath panting against her neck between kisses, she loved his heavy hands roaming her body, and she loved roaming his. Strong and chiselled and warm. "David," she cried out and followed the name with a series of erotic vocals as her nails left red lines down his shoulders and back.

His breaths were growing heavier with hers and his steady rhythm was beginning to falter as she writhed beneath him in pleasure. She never wanted to leave this room if this is what she got inside of it.

Perfectly long minutes passed and he brought one hand up and buried it deep in to her hair and pushed his forehead against hers and breathed the air from her lungs. She cursed under her breath and a few thrusts later she was pushing her head back and screaming out her orgasm between strangled gasps for air and rocking her hips in to his. His grip became tighter in her hair, almost painful as he groaned and swore through his orgasm but continued moving until they were both well finished.

Regina cuddled against his sweat-covered chest and entwined her fingers with his. Before she could say something, she noticed the tall figure in the corner of the room and the betrayed eyes tore through her painfully. Regina jumped up as the figure started moving backwards, with outstretched hands in a pleading gesture.

"Daniel... Daniel, wait!"