'About time you got up Emma; I have been waiting for a while.'

"What do you mean? Where the hell am I?" Looking around, Emma can only see swirling grey, an almost fog-like smoke covering everything in sight, or rather the lack of everything.

'You are in our mind, and we are communing. Isn't that obvious? I thought for sure you would appreciate the Harry Potter quality of the scene, given that it is our favourite book series.'

Looking around again, Emma doesn't see anything but the swirling grey mist. "Harry Potter had a train station, and was talking to Dumbledore. Where are you? If we are in my head, I want to see you."

'Very well. Please calm down, you have nothing to be scared of.'

The fog thinned and shifted, revealing a large white wolf with deep green eyes sitting patiently in front of her. "Are you my wolf?"

'Yes and no. We are the same but separate right now. We will be the same and whole soon. I am the part of you that you have never had a chance to know, and has been brought to the surface by the start of your transformation. I am essentially your inner voice, here to help guide you through our transformation.'

"This is way too Yoda for me right now. So you are part of me but you aren't? Can't you just shoot straight and be blunt with me?" Sitting down to be eye-level, Emma is surprised to feel the connection to the wolf is as strong as it is. It feels like talking to a mirror, despite there being the visual of a wolf in front of her.

'Very well. I have always been part of you, and am just something you have suppressed. You are Royal by birth and from a magical land. There are certain things that are just naturally part of you but have never been used. Like your magic for example. Before it was brought back to this world, you never felt it, but now that there is magic here, you do. I am the same. You have never felt me because I was essentially dormant, but now that the transformation has begun, I am coming to the surface.'

"Ok, that kind of makes sense I guess. So why are we having this little get together now? Last I remember, I felt really sick and was in a lot of pain. What happened?"

'Our Regina brought us back to the pack and they were able to soothe your pain. You have been neglectful of yourself today and it strained us.'

"What do you mean I was neglectful? I didn't really do anything today."

'Exactly. You forgot to eat, you have been suppressing your emotions, which is fuelling our magic further, and you did not rest enough before that to begin with. You must take care now that the transformation has begun and ensure that we are as healthy as possible until our joining. You need to rest, eat, use your new strength, and take careful control of our magic. We are mated now, and must think of them as well at all times.'

"Ok, fair enough. I did push it a little today, but it was not like I intentionally forgot. Did I upset them too badly? I didn't mean to scare them but I'm sure they were worried."

'They will be alright, but I would like to speak with them and offer reassurances, and some insight.'

"What do you mean speak to them? Like Ghost-style take over my body?"

'Essentially, yes. I believe it will tax your body, as the transformation is so very new, but you are progressing rapidly and should recover quickly. I would like to make sure that they know to keep an eye on you to ensure this doesn't happen again.'

"Okay, so you don't even know what this will do to me-us-whatever? That's not very reassuring. And look, I get I let some things slip today, but this is all pretty new to me, so give me-us-whatever, a break already. I don't need a babysitter."

'I am aware that this is new, but our mates come first, and this means we must ensure our body is taken care of. I am basing my assumptions of what taking control will do to us, on our experience earlier today, but wolves are instinctual creatures. Our instincts tell me this is possible again and that it will not truly harm us. Do you agree to try, for our mates?'

"Sure. Anything that hurts me, hurts you, so why not? I trust us-me-whatever. God this is confusing."

'It will be easier when we are fully joined. And thank you for willingly allowing this. But there is one other matter we must also discuss before we proceed.'

"Which is?"

'Regina. She deserves to know that she is our mate. Not telling her is not an option.'

"Look, I care about her too much to force something like this on her. All she wanted was to love Daniel and lead a happy life, and then because of my mother, she was forced into a marriage with the king. I won't let her be forced into another relationship against her will. She is with Robin. And even if he is a monumental ass-hat and king of the douche-bags, she deserves to be happy. I won't interfere with her happy ending, even if it means having to watch her be with someone else. I know how we feel about her, so you should agree that we shouldn't push her on this. If she's happy, let her be happy. She deserves it."

'For someone who can see so much, you are blind. Not telling her is taking away her choice. She is with him because she believes it is her only choice, that it is fated. But that is not the truth. And not telling her is taking away the same choice you wish to give her.' The wolf was standing by now, its hackles raised and teeth bared. Although it was a fearsome visual, Emma knows she won't be hurt by the wolf. It is a part of herself after all. But it did strike a chord that she would be taking away Regina's choice in the matter.

'And what of your other mates?! What of the mate that they are denied because of your fear? You are being selfish to all of our mates and need to remember to put them first. You already know you love them, all of them, and need to protect them. That includes their happiness, which includes their other mate. Would you deny Ruby from Belle?'

"No! They love each other and I would never want them to be anything but happy! I would do anything to make sure they are happy, all of them."

'Then why deny them, or Regina for that matter, the same thing?' The wolf relaxes, its point made. 'I understand the fear of rejection, but you are forcing that on Regina without giving her a true choice. And we both know that is something she had been sorely lacking in her life.'

"Fine, fine. You're right. When I wake up, I will talk to them all. God, when did my conscience get so bossy?"

'Right around the time you started to turn into a wolf.' If Emma didn't know better, she could have sworn the wolf was smirking at her right now. 'Besides, we both know you have been feeling guilty for your feelings towards all of our mates for a long time, and have resisted acknowledging them for as long as you could, especially in regards to Regina. We are rather the blunt-type, as you put it.'

"Yeah, yeah. So now that you have given me my nip in the butt, what else are we supposed to do?"

'Nothing. You just have to focus on letting me have control and I can go visit our mates. I have been very eager to meet them since I discovered this ability earlier today.'

"So are you going to just blurt everything out, no filter, when you are using me as your puppet? I really don't want to scare Regina, or pressure her into anything."

'I will not pressure her; but I will inform her, if you like, of her options. Her happiness matters to me just as much as it does to you; we are the same.'

"Thanks. But remember to be gentle with them. All of them. They have all had too much crap happen to them in the last few days and deserve a break from the crazy."

'I know and I will be. We love them too much to want to cause them any harm, instincts or not.'

"No! No, no, no. Regina, Emma doesn't have two mates-"

"I have three."

"You shouldn't be out of bed, pup." Granny huffed at the blonde sheriff, who simply offered her a crooked grin. "You were happily snoring and playing koala with the pillows and Regina's blazer last we saw you."

"And Emma very much enjoyed that. But I am not a patient wolf; and I wanted to greet all of my mates." Granny could only watch on in silent shock as the wolf that Emma would become straightened and began to move into the room. Her movements were graceful as Emma stepped forward, her eyes glowing the bright yellow of her wolf, never wavering from the direction of the three women on the couch.

"What do you mean 'Emma very much enjoyed that'?" Belle asked, noticing the glow of her mate's eyes. "Are you her wolf?"

As the wolf moved towards the three women, the elegance with which she moved struck them as Emma Swan had never moved like that before. Lowering herself gently to the floor in front of the three women, the wolf looked at each of them in turn, memorizing their features.

Each was able to very easily see the changes in Emma's appearance. Her eyes were a vibrant yellow and her canine teeth were slightly elongated, but not to a garish length. "Yes, I am her wolf. We have not fully integrated yet as we have yet to fully change. But as I said, I am an impatient wolf and wanted to meet all of you. We are still learning each other but we can feel each other very strongly already, and she knows how excited I am. As long as I follow her stipulations, she is content to give up control for a short while so that we may meet. However, I cannot stay long as it is too taxing for both of us."

"How is this even possible? You are speaking as if you are two different people. I thought the wolf was a part of the person?" Regina could only stare at the wolf that seemed to possess the woman before her. She had met the wolf previously, but this entire situation just seemed too far-fetched, even for her.

"Emma and I are one and the same. But we will also remain separate until the first transformation. When we share both forms and both accept the other fully, we will be complete. Many struggle with the wolf and resist it and they remain locked away from one another, despite being two parts of the same soul. Others simply embrace the wolf fully and choose to leave their other self locked away instead. Then there are those like Ruby, and soon Emma, that become one with their wolf and have balance. Ruby fought her wolf for years before she embraced it. While her mother gave herself over to the wolf, Ruby found her balance and gained her control."

Looking at Ruby, the wolf could see the tears forming in her eyes at the mention of the mother she lost saving her mates own mother. The wolf reached up to gently stroke her cheek. Ruby leaned into the touch, holding the hand in place with her own. "Emma does not shy away from me and we are almost as balanced as our mate. With our first change that will happen. For now, her body and magic are still adapting. But it will not be long." Leaning up, the wolf gently nuzzled Ruby's jaw before placing a gentle kiss on her lips. "Hello, my mate. I cannot wait to run with you again, in proper form this time. Thank you for taking us last night, it meant a great deal to both of us, as does the gift of your mark." With a whimper, Ruby nuzzled back into the wolf in front of her, tears of joy now leaking from her eyes. Ruby had never imagined she would find not only a pack but her mates as well.

"I have never read about anything like this happening before. How is this possible? Is this due to Emma's magic or because of the prophecy? Will it be the same for me as well? Or will it progress as a regular transition? Will I be able to become one with my wolf as easily? Are there any risks for Emma? For myself? What was the cause of the pain earlier? How do we avoid it happening again? Can we avoid it? Why did Regina's scent help calm the pain? Why-" Belle's rambling was cut off by a loud laugh from the wolf who shifted so she was kneeling directly in front of the auburn haired librarian.

Shifting up to nuzzle Belle's jaw, who blushed at the action, before giving her a chaste kiss as well, the wolf flashed a wide grin. "I do not have all the answers to your questions. I do know that Emma will be fine, as will you. She simply has larger needs that must be met, and as this is so new, she neglected them. She knows now that there is much more that she will have to do, both for herself, and for you. But as much as she will have to do to care properly for each of you, she will need you to care for her as well. She will need to know the histories; she will need to burn off her physical energy; and she will most definitely need to burn off her excess magic." Eyeing Belle, Ruby, and finally Regina in turn with each of the needs that Emma will need addressed, she hoped they understood that they each brought something to the relationship for the others, and that they would all be incomplete without it. 'Soon there will not be a need to be delicate. Soon each of our mates will complete the bond and there will be no more fear for any of us. We will be complete.'

Seeing that the women were listening attentively to the wolf, she turned back to speak to Belle. "And I am sure that by the next time we meet, you will have found every answer you seek and will be prepared for what is to come. And you, my princess, are going to be the most curious wolf I will ever have the joy of running with, I am sure. I look forward to it with great happiness." Pecking her lips again, the wolf pulled back from Belle and shifted to sit in front of a speechless Regina. "Hello again my Queen."

Having not moved since the wolf's arrival, Regina had observed the interactions between Belle, Ruby, and the wolf, and had still not come to a conclusion in regards to what she was feeling. She was upset that Ruby had misled her and even though she knew that it had not been intentional on her part to hurt her, it had still been a lie by omission, and apparently done at Emma's request. Belle had been equally concerned over her and Emma when they had appeared in the room upstairs, and that had left her almost as confused as her reaction to Belle and Ruby both being almost nude. That and the curious desire to clothe them both in her own clothing. It would have been just as simple to conjure their clothing or even new clothing, but she had put them into her own sleepwear automatically, and it felt right to do so, even now. And now they were offering her answers, promising not to hold back. Emma had even let the wolf come to speak to them to assure them that everything would be alright. Until Emma could speak for herself, Regina decided she would follow her instincts and listen. But Emma was far from being off the hook for her actions, no matter how noble they seemed.

"Hello again to you, my wolf." Waiting to see what the wolf would do, Regina failed to notice that she had answered possessively. "Are you able to stay long enough to answer my questions this time?"

"I am sorry for leaving so quickly before, but I will answer anything you ask. Emma has recognized that she cannot withhold the information from you as that is not giving you a real choice, which was what she truly wanted in the first place. She will speak with you herself when we are rested, and she knows you will be upset. I am sure she will gladly take your wrath for her failure. Just know that it was done to protect you, not to deny you." Resting her chin on Regina's knees, the wolf presented itself in a submissive position, something an alpha very rarely did, if ever. The other women in the room did not miss it. "Now, what do you wish to know?"

"You said you have three mates. Am I to assume that you believe I am one of them?"

"I do not simply believe it, I am certain. But Emma and I both agree that it is up to you, should you wish to pursue anything. As painful as it would be, she would maintain your friendship to see you happy. We know that you have had your choices taken from you many times in the past, and that you have another who you believe you are destined to be with. However, without the proper information, you cannot make an informed choice and that would be taking something away from you again. Emma loves you, for many reasons and in many ways. But she also believes that you wish to be with another, and she will not push as she only wants you to be happy." Pausing to look at Belle and Ruby, the wolf continued, "Ruby, Belle, and Emma all feel a pull towards you, as all wolves do with their mates. It is an instinctual need to protect and provide for our mates, even if we do not yet recognize them for who they are to us.

"Ruby fought a war against you, yet she never actively tried to approach you in battle. Her wolf is as fast as it is deadly when the need arises, and yet she never truly pushed to end you. She has paid attention to you for years, always trying her best to care of you but not push. She watched over you from afar, even when she did not remember who she was, she strove to take care of you in any way she could. She battled her jealousy at your previous lover and put your happiness before her own.

"Belle was your prisoner, both in this land and the previous. Yet she was never mistreated, and she was always well cared for. Even though you are not a wolf, you never harmed her when she was at your mercy. She forgave you when the curse broke and trusted you to help her when the truth about the imp came out. She worries over you in the same way she does Ruby and Emma. You may have not spent as much time together, but you both have always watched the other despite yourselves.

"Emma is a stubborn creature, just like you. You fought fiercely, yet never dealt any true damage to the other. As much as she argues with you, fights with you, and angers you, there is not a person alive in this town she would willingly allow to hurt you. You may have come to blows in the past, but given the level of tension between you, it was not surprising. She has never been one to experience jealousy such as that, and she still struggles to control it with regards to you. She has always defended you, and she always will, regardless of the choice you make. As will our other mates. For whatever reason, we have each made a bond with you and feel the pull towards you. And in whatever way you wish, we will all be there for you. Friends, family, pack, or mates, we are yours."

Sighing tiredly, the wolf's shoulders began to slouch. "Unfortunately, my time is very short. Please remember what I have said, my mates, and I look forward to seeing you again." Pausing, the wolf locked dull yellow eyes with Regina, "In whatever capacity you wish to have me."

In a puff of white smoke, the wolf was gone. As the other women sat stunned, Ruby ran from the room in an almost blinding display of speed. When she had returned a moment later, none of the women had moved. "Emma's back in the bed, wrapped in the jacket and pillows again."

"Well that pup certainly gives you a run for dramatic flair, that's for sure." Granny's grumbled interjection brought some much needed levity to calm the room. "I think you ladies need to talk privately, that was a lot to take in. And this old wolf needs her time alone before bed. Off you go, see to the pup while you are at it." Shooing the women out of the room, Granny was relieved that the topic had been broached. It will not end well for Robin if he continues to harass Belle and Ruby, and Regina needed to know the entire truth of the situation to make a fair choice. 'About time someone wolfed up to the task.'

Settling into her favourite chair in her apartment, Granny turned on the TV with a grin and picked up her knitting. 'Perfect. Just in time for Wipeout!'

Closing the door to the room that had unofficially become theirs, Ruby moved next to Emma's sleeping form. "Sorry about that. Granny doesn't like to miss her show, and there is not much she could say anyway. This is kind of all on us right now." Taking a seat on the bed next to her mate, Ruby's head hung down as she fidgeted with her hands. "I'm sorry I didn't explain everything earlier Regina, not fully. You do have a right to know, and I will answer all your questions as best I can. As much as I would like to say that it was Emma's decision, we all agreed with her reasoning. And I have no doubt that if we had pushed to tell you, she would have followed our wishes. I will never intentionally hide anything from you again. We were all kind of scared about how you would take this. Everything has just been happening so fast."

Having followed silently behind Belle and Ruby to the room, Regina was still at a loss regarding the entire situation. She moved to the far side of the bed to give herself some space from the contrite wolf. She was frustrated that she had been kept out of the loop, but the actions of the wolf as well as the other two women led her to believe that it was not done with malicious intent. "Why don't we start over and you both can tell me everything." Mirroring Ruby's actions, Regina took a seat on the unoccupied corner, while Belle moved up beside Ruby and snuggled into Emma's back.

"We've explained a bit about the prophesy, and that's about all we really know so far. I am researching more about it, and I hope that I can find the original book I read it in. Then we can read the entirety of it and I am hoping things will be a bit clearer. Granny and Ruby have a bit more knowledge about it, but the main points are the same. The White Wolf, Emma, and her mates will re-found the lost kingdom. As for your part, yes, we believe you are the White Wolf's third mate, but Emma will have to explain more about the reasoning behind her not wanting to tell you; although as Ruby said, we did agree with her reasoning. I will say again it was not done to hurt you and I cannot stress enough that it will never happen again."

"I believe you dear. I will speak with Emma when she wakes, and she will be explaining everything, in detail, believe me. But for now, can you please explain to me about Robin? Why has he been behaving like this with Emma and Ruby?" Noting that both women began to shift uncomfortably at the mention of her supposed soul-mate, Regina knew that she would not like what she was about to learn.

But she and Robin had been in a relationship almost as long as Belle and Ruby had. If she did not have all the information, she did not truly know who she was involved with, and there were so few people who would truly care enough to take the time to tell her, even if asked. It was a matter of being able to place her trust correctly. Emma had it, as did Belle and Ruby, despite them hiding something from her, and she needed to know that she could count on them to tell her the truth, however uncomfortable it may be.

"When everything first happened with Belle, and I went to the Blue Fairy to ask her to confirm that Belle was my True Love, there were a few people around town that weren't happy about two women being together. Robin and his men were a large part of that group." Ruby shifted further onto the bed, beginning to toy with a stray blonde lock of Emma's hair as her other arm wrapped protectively around Belle's waist. "Most of the people in town didn't care, but those that did were either part of the church or were former nobles. You know how Royalty viewed homosexuality and bisexuality, and heck, even women in general in the Enchanted Forest. Our relationship was something unnatural to them. Something to be fixed and corrected, or hidden away from the world. True Love or not, they view it as wrong."

Taking a deep breath, Belle continued where Ruby had stopped, knowing she needed a moment. "Robin made a few passing comments alluding to how I essentially just needed a real man to straighten me out. He seemed to focus on me for two reasons as far as I can tell. One, I am not a werewolf; and two, I am Royalty. I think he feels it's his right to correct me because I am a noble woman. Or at least I was until my father made the deal with Rumple."

"I'll admit his attitude can be a little out-dated at times, but I don't think he would ever do anything beyond harsh words. He-" Regina was cut off from her automatic defense by a heavy sigh.

"Regina, he has already has. Or he tried to, anyway." Ruby was looking intensely at Regina, needing her to understand that they needed to tell the whole story for her to realize the truth of the situation. Seeing the pain in Ruby's eyes, Regina paused, before simply nodding for her to continue.

"It happened a few months after things had settled. He cornered Belle at the library and tried 'talking some sense' into her. She ended up having to barricade herself in her office and call me for help. He had grabbed her arms but she was able to get away from him. When I got there, he tried to egg me into a fight, saying he would claim self-defense in getting Belle away from a monster like me. That there was no way for a woman, let alone a peasant, to truly please a woman like Belle and that she would eventually leave me for a man. That any man was better than 'something' like me." Ruby's voice trembled at the end, the pain of hearing that people feared for Belle's safety around her, still weighed heavily on her heart. The thought of Belle feeling that way and leaving her twisted the pain of the memory deeper. "I had called Emma on my way over to the library and she got there before anything happened, but it was close. She separated us, took down our statements, and checked us both over twice before hauling him out of there. She put a restraining order on him for Belle and it worked for a while. He hasn't caused any problems for us again until today, when he showed up at the library trying to surprise Belle about the mate bond that Emma and I share. He used the fight last night as his reason to try and get Belle to leave me for him."

"He offered to help 'fix me' again, both him and his men. He was hoping to make me vulnerable enough to take him up on his offer by telling me that Ruby was cheating on me with Emma, and that I deserved better than her. He was furious when I told him that I knew and that we were all together. He didn't try anything else this time, but I worried for you all the more when he left. You deserve better than someone like him."

Something inside Regina knew that they were speaking the truth. She had known that Robin still clung to many of the old ways from the Enchanted Forest, having never had new memories given to him from the first curse. But to hear that he had tried to break Belle and Ruby up, a couple that shared True Love, and that he had accosted Belle while apparently building a relationship with her, broke what was left of her hope for him.

"Regina, I know that you think you are supposed to be with him because a spell with fairy dust was supposed to show you your soul-mate, but you deserve better than someone who would treat you like that, that would treat any woman like that." Belle had reached out, gently taking Regina's hand and stroked her thumb in soothing circles over her skin, resting both on Emma's hip. "You don't have to make any choices tonight, but we are here for you if you want to talk. I cannot guarantee that we will be completely impartial, but we do care about you and we only want you to be happy. And we would never tell you how you are supposed to feel, think, or act. That is not how someone who loves you would treat you. If you love someone, you love them for them, not for what you can make them into."

Taking a deep breath, Regina began speaking in a quiet voice. "Today, Emma and I were talking. She was upset about Snow, and I was explaining things about her past that I hoped would help her understand her mother's reaction to your relationship. Emma was also helping me because I was worried I would lose our friendship now that she had found her mates. She hugged me and he came out of nowhere and just started yelling at her, accusing her. He ignored me completely and treated me like I was a possession. I haven't felt like that since Leopold."

Tears had begun to silently stream from her eyes, but Regina made no move to brush them away. "Emma defended all of us to him. She was vehement that she was not trying to corrupt me and that I was my own person. The things she said were things I don't think I ever thought about myself, let alone someone else seeing in me. She said we were family, regardless of his wishes, and that only my wishes were of consequence. The righteous anger that poured off her was palpable, and when he spoke of Belle being unsatisfied the wolf broke through her restraint.

"Any time Robin defended me to anyone in the past, it was only in relation to him, not about me. It was more defending his ideal of me really, and how I was reformed now, thanks to him. And afterwards, when we were alone, he would only rant about how they should just take his word and stop questioning that he had changed me for the better. I never thought about what that truly meant. I just enjoyed that someone was defending me and wanted me. But never once was he concerned about how the confrontation had affected me, just about how it made him look. But the second he was gone today, the wolf was only concerned about me, reassuring me, and comforting me. Even when the wolf left and Emma returned, she was still reassuring me and was worried about me.

"It must seem so selfish, to be so focused on myself, but that is something I have really never experienced before. This is all so confusing, and I honestly find myself at a loss as to what to do. I am going on pure instinct right now and not really processing everything."

Exchanging a look with Belle, Ruby timidly asked the question that would make or break their night, possibly their relationship. "And what are your instincts telling you right now?"

"They are telling me to trust you. But I am tired and my mind is spinning with everything right now. I think it would be best if I picked up Henry and returned home for the evening." Standing, Regina reached for the blazer on Emma's pillow without thought. As a pained whimper left the sleeping woman's lips, Regina immediately dropped the garment. But Emma continued to whimper despite the blazer almost under her nose now.

Reaching out quickly to sooth the lines that had appeared on the blonde's forehead, Regina was surprised to see Emma almost instantly relax, her face turning into the touch. As she removed her hand, Emma began to whimper again, the sound tugging at Regina's heart.

"Regina, I know this is a lot to ask, but could you stay here tonight?" Belle had watched the interaction between the sleeping woman and Regina, and was relieved to see the serious concern in her eyes, so she quickly continued. "Just for the night, so Emma can rest. Ruby and I can move to another room if it would make you more comfortable." Standing, Ruby held out a hand to Belle as she shifted off the edge of the bed. But as with Regina, when they moved away, Emma immediately began whimpering.

"I don't think Emma likes that idea very much, dear. And I cannot bring myself to leave her in this state. Give me a moment." Retrieving her phone from the pocket of her blazer, Regina sat back on the bed.

"Hello, Michael? Yes, this is Regina. Would it be possible for you to keep Henry over another night? I know this is last minute- You were? He did? Very well, he may stay but may I speak to him a moment? -Thank you very much, Michael. Have a wonderful evening as well.

"Henry- yes I have given you permission to stay, but you should know better than to not ask permission first before making these types of plans. -Yes, I am aware that it is a holiday week, but that doesn't mean that you can simply make these decisions on your own. It works out this time, but in the future, you will need to speak to either myself or Emma first, or you will not be allowed to stay over. -Yes, we will be talking about this when i pick you up tomorrow. -Thank you dear, and have a good night with your friends." Hanging up, Regina turned back to the other women who had resumed their places on the bed beside Emma who was restless in her sleep. "It seems Henry had already beaten me to the punch in making plans for this evening. He will be staying over at his friends' house again, so I can remain here for Emma tonight."

With a wave of her hand, Regina and Emma were both dressed in sets of her pyjamas similar to the ones Belle and Ruby were wearing. "This has been a very long day and as I seem unable to leave Emma's proximity, as are you, I would like to be as comfortable as possible for the duration of the night. Do you have any objections, ladies?" With twin head shakes, yet with curiosity burning brightly in their eyes, Ruby and Belle agreed to whatever Regina had in mind. Regina smiled at the trust that they so willingly gave to her without question, and closed her eyes, enveloping them all in a cloud of purple smoke.

As the smoke cleared, Ruby and Belle were shocked to find that they were in a very large, very luxurious bed. "I prefer my own bed and as we seem to be in need the space, it seems the most logical for this evening."

Letting out a small yawn, Regina shifted under the covers, motioning for Belle and Ruby to do the same. At the loss of the pillows that she had been cuddling, Emma began to whimper and reach out in her sleep, seemingly searching for the source of her comfort.

Each placing a hand on Emma, Belle and Ruby shifted into a more comfortable position, spooning behind the blonde. Emma immediately settled, a slight frown still marring her brow. Seeing that the blonde was still uncomfortable, Regina gently placed her hand in Emma's, facing the wolves currently occupying her bed. 'Just don't think about it until tomorrow. It can wait until then. Just rest for now'

Releasing a contented sigh, Emma's breathing immediately deepened and evened out, a small smile on her lips. One by one, each woman quickly followed the sheriff into slumber, choosing not to comment on any of the changes the past few days had brought into their lives.