This chapter rated M for sex between two females.

Regina shoved Emma backwards, hands gripping at the lapel of her captain's jacket and lips latched possessively onto those of the blonde. There was a fire under her skin, lit by the incredible rush of telling off Robert and flexing her powerful queen muscles. She knew it was Emma's guidance and push to be assertive that was the cause. Now that fire had pooled at her core and she desperately needed Emma to quench it.

Emma felt the small of her back bang into the edge of the table and gasped. Regina's aggressiveness during the council meeting had completely turned Emma on, and as the aggression continued she was desperate to satisfy the queen. She met Regina's hungry lips and tongue forcefully, biting on her lower lip and pulling.

Regina hissed out and grabbed Emma firmly by the hair at the nape of her neck. Emma's head was pulled back and Regina met her eyes, passion burning and melting Emma with her desire. Emma rasped out a breath, and knew exactly what Regina wanted from that one smoldering look. She spun Regina around and lifted her up onto the table. Emma wrapped her strong arms around the woman's torso as she leaned up and seized Regina's mouth again. Regina ran her fingers through Emma's hair as they kissed passionately, moaning as her need hit it's peak. She pulled out of the kiss and reached down, pulling her long velvet dress upwards.

Emma grabbed the dress and helped Regina hike it up as best she could, reaching under to find multiple more layers that needed to be removed. She'd never know how ladies wore these ridiculous outfits, and knew now why it took Regina so long to get dressed everyday. She gave Regina another bruising kiss before pushing her backward so her back was flat against the table. Emma pulled the series of stockings and bloomers down and heard Regina gasp. Emma knelt between Regina's legs and pushed her knees apart.

With a moan, Emma dove forward, dragging her tongue up the length of Regina's sex, sighing at how wet the queen was.

Regina nearly screamed as she felt Emma's tongue on her, her entire body erupting with pleasure. She reached her hands down and gripped the edge of the table, trying to keep her hips down on the surface. The bulk of Regina's dress had been pushed up her torso and the bunch of it obscured her view of Emma. She reached down and found Emma's arm, pulling it up and intertwining their fingers together as Emma licked and sucked down below. Regina felt her eyes rolling back in her head, but she needed more. She took Emma's hand and moved it down to her thigh and began pushing closer to her core.

Emma got the hint. She knew Regina needed her inside, and Emma more than happily obliged. Emma sucked gently on Regina's clit as she easily slid two fingers in forcefully.

Regina bucked and cried out, her ecstasy building rapidly. She held onto the table as Emma pounded into her, somehow knowing this was exactly what Regina needed. Their previous love making had been intense but sweet, but today Regina's mood was fierce, and having it rough right now was how she wanted it.

Emma flicked her tongue against Regina's folds as she pressed into her over and over, curling her fingers at just the right moment. Regina's cries were coming faster and louder, and Emma could feel her hips bucking against her face. Knowing Regina was very close, Emma flicked her clit firmly before taking it in her mouth and sucking hard. Just as she did this she pumped her fingers in faster, and felt Regina's fingers digging into her scalp.

Regina screamed Emma's name as her entire body exploded in orgasm, and she rode it for what seemed like an eternity. Finally as she started to come down, she looked as Emma emerged from under her dress. She smiled through her heavy breathing, amused at how disheveled the captain looked.

Emma brushed some errant hair out of her face and helped Regina put herself back together. Her sex was swollen and throbbing, but this was about Regina, so at this moment it felt deliciously perfect. Emma took her by the hands and smiled. She walked backwards, leading Regina to the throne. Emma sat on the throne, pulling Regina onto her lap. Regina threw her legs over one arm of the throne and laid her back against the other, her butt sitting on Emma's lap. Emma wrapped her arms around the queen and kissed her passionately.

Regina smiled and pulled back, leaning her forehead against Emma's. "How do you do that?"

Emma cocked her head. "Do what?"

Regina gently ran her hand down Emma's face. "Know exactly what I need all the time."

Emma sighed out a laugh, smirking into Regina's face. "What can I say. This commanding queen thing you got going on is a real turn on."

Regina smiled into the twinkling eyes and sighed. "Did you mean what you said-back in my chambers?"

Emma pulled her head back slightly. "Did I mean what?"

Regina felt her face flush slightly. She dropped eye contact for a moment as she worked up her nerve. "You said-that you had fallen in love with me. Did you mean that?"

Emma picked up Regina's chin with two fingers and looked her squarely in the eyes. "I've loved you since that first day we spent with Henry. I do love you, Regina. With everything I have."

Regina sobbed out a chuckle and gripped onto Emma's jacket. She put a hand up and ran her hand down Emma's cheek, feeling a tear drop from her eye. "I love you," Regina squeaked out before capturing Emma's mouth in another searing kiss. This kiss was soft, passionate, promising, loving. Both women gripped on like their lives depended on it as they allowed their tongues and souls to tangle together.

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Regina had been cooped up in council and advisory meetings for two days after so eloquently tossing Robert out of her throne room. She was making plans for what to do about the White Kingdom, and there were lots of things to think about in regards to how she would split her resources and court. She would have to have people she trusted in both castles, and deciding which people and where had been filling up her hours.

Regina was at the desk in her private chambers mulling over maps and lists she had made over the past few days. She heard the door creep open and Emma poked her head in.

"Your highness," Emma called, causing Regina to look up at her in amusement.

"You know you don't have to call me that in private."

Emma just smiled and shrugged. "I thought I could convince you to take a break and have a picnic with me in the gardens."

Regina sighed, looking back down at her parchments. "I'm afraid not. I have to get this sorted out as soon as possible."

Emma nodded. "I thought you'd say that, that's why I brought something to help change your mind."

Regina looked up and saw the mischievous look on the blonde's face. "Oh?"

Emma nodded and motioned to the door, beckoning someone Regina couldn't see. Regina's eyes brightened up as Henry came bursting into the room.

"Regina!" He cried as he crossed the room, throwing his arms around the welcoming queen.

Regina squeezed the boy tight and kissed the top of his head. Regina hadn't seen Henry since she evacuated the castle before the battle, and didn't realize how much she missed him until that moment. "Henry! What a wonderful surprise!"

He pulled back and smiled into the queen's face, causing her heart to swell. "You coming to lunch with us? Please?!"

Regina paused as she looked up at Emma. She was standing with her arms crossed, looking mighty pleased with herself. She knew Regina couldn't resist Henry. Regina stuttered for a moment before she relented. "Of course, Henry. I wouldn't miss it."

Henry cheered and grabbed Regina by the hand, pulling her from her chair and toward the door. Regina saw Emma smirk at her as they passed by, and Regina couldn't resist leaning over and pecking the smug woman on the lips.

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Regina finally allowed herself to forget the troubles that still awaited her inside the castle, at least for a little bit. She had truly missed Henry's charming innocence and bountiful energy. She and Emma teased and laughed with the boy for over an hour as they lounged leisurely in the castle gardens. Regina looked over at Emma and she smiled. The blonde was watching the boy lovingly and laughing. Regina had never seen her more beautiful.

Emma felt Regina watching her and looked over. The queen was looking so adoringly at her that Emma nearly cried. Instead she reached over and squeezed he queen's hand and smiled back just as adoringly.

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When Regina walked back into her chambers, she allowed Emma to follow her. She sat back down at her desk and immediately felt the stress again. She watched as Emma walked toward her slowly, knowing Regina wanted to talk to her about something. "Emma, there's something I'd like to talk to you about."

Emma got a little nervous. "Ohkay..."

Regina was nervous as well. She cleared her throat and shuffled some of the parchments in front of her. "There is much that needs to be done in the White Kingdom. I-I'm afraid I don't know if I can trust Archibald to handle it on his own. It's just...too big a job." Emma just nodded and crossed her arms in front of her. Regina swallowed. "I think-I'm going to have to do it myself. Which means...I'll be taking up temporary residence in the White Castle."

Emma wasn't entirely shocked. She knew rehabilitating the White Kingdom would be a tough job for anyone, but if anyone could do it it would be Regina. What she was confused about is how Regina was acting so shy about it. "Okay...I figured as much. Why are you looking at me like that? Don't even try to tell me I'm not going with you because-"

"No, no, nothing like that. Of course you'll be coming with me, your my...Captain," Regina raised an eyebrow as she said this. Regina remained serious though as she continued, locking eyes with Emma. "But...you're much more than just that to me, Emma. I hope you know that."

"Of course I do," Emma exclaimed. "Regina, what's this about?"

Regina drew in a deep breath and stood up, taking a few steps toward Emma. "Look, I know we haven't been together long, and that this thing with us is still relatively new. But, I hope you know how much-that I-I know I told you that I love you," Regina floundered.

Emma stepped forward and put her hands on Regina's shoulders, stilling her. "Regina. It's alright. Just tell me."

Regina swallowed and reluctantly met Emma's eyes. "I-I want us to be together always." She saw Emma melt slightly and felt her squeeze her shoulders. "And...I may never be able to marry you, Emma, but there is one thing that I know for sure. I would like-if you do, and he does," she paused as a slight smile made it to Emma's lips. Regina gazed into her eyes that were sparkling. "I would like us-you, me and Henry...to be a family. If you'll have me."

Emma's eyes welled up as she felt her heart leaping out of her chest. She stepped forward into Regina's space and reached up to cup her face. She paused a moment, trying to keep her composure. She breathed out heavily as poor Regina was waiting patiently for a response. "That...is the best idea I have EVER heard! Of course I'll be your family! I told you once you would be an excellent mother to Henry. I am so honored that you will let me into your lives!" She felt the tears break loose and tumble down her cheeks. "I love you, Regina, and I can think of no happier ending than being your and Henry's family!"

Regina smiled happily and put her arms around Emma's waist, pulling her in for a soul searing kiss. They kissed and cried, holding each other closely and finally feeling like things were finally going their way.