A week later Cordy pov
Walking into the kitchen I see Tara sat eating the pancakes Regina made this morning "morning" I greet grabbing my plate from the counter.
"I guess everyone just left" Tara says softly with a slight stutter.
Humming I sit across from her "Regina and Emma left around 6, Cora probably left around 5, and Henry left with Faith to practice.
"Foods still warm"
"Regina leaves it under a cham to keep it like that, I'd recommend eating most of it because I tried to resist eating and after two days she held me down and forced me to eat"
"Why?" Tara asks looking at me.
"I thought I was being held prisoner to get information on everyone for revenge, but I finally figured out I wasn't for information but because Regina wanted to help me"
Seeing her frown I sigh looking to the window "my parents abandoned me when the IRS came after them, my relationship with them wasn't great to begin with I was more like an accessory for them to pull out for events, Regina took me in and smothered me in attention like she does Henry and Faith, I became like another child to her so she may start on you too, Cora is like the insane grandmother she will tell you stories about killing people, keep in mind she's very serious about it and if anyone messes with anyone in the family she's highly likely to kill them".
Glancing at Tara I see her unease and smile slightly "Faith and I claimed you as ours, Cora sees things as what belongs to her, she made it clear already we are hers and it also covers what we claim so by claiming you, she will view you as her territory and to be protected even from herself".
Finishing my food I see Tara's finished and grab her plate going to wash them, once finished I motion her to follow.
Getting outside I link our arms "quick detail you need to remember, the town is divided this side is calls Mills Heights, that side is the White Kingdom" I say while pointing at the trashed again side.
"There's a fight currently taken off between Regina against Snow and Charming" glancing at her I nod seeing the question in her eyes "yes, Regina was the Evil Queen in the Snow White story, she cursed everyone here and no it has nothing to do with Snow White being more beautiful, so almost every Fairy tale story you've ever heard is here, magic is stronger here and does amazing things".
Leading her to Ingrid's shop we head in and go to the back finding her making ice cream "Hello Cordy" she greets without looking up.
She finishes and lifts the product then looks at us before walking to the front, following her back she drops it in and looks at Tara "you must be Tara, I'm Ingrid now what can I get you" she says smiling.
"The usual please and you can choose the emotion" I answer smiling.
Hearing the door open we all glance seeing Marian come in, glancing at Ingrid I see her frown glaring at her "back again" she says.
Before I can figure out what's going on Ingrid pushes her back out "no service for you" she snaps.
"What's going on?" I ask.
"She knows and till she admits it she won't get anything from me"
"You make it sound like you're dealing drugs"
"To her I am, these ice creams are something she can't handle not having, when you're desperate for something it's best to avoid that emotion because you could become addicted to it"
Nodding I take the ice creams she puts on the counter with a wave of her hand "enjoy and let Faith know she's welcome again I'm sick of having Ruby come in here ordering for her, last time the girl nearly humped my leg because her wolf was in heat".
Hearing Tara choke slightly I pat her back and nod laughing "if it makes you feel better her wolf tackled Cora into mud and did hump her" I offer.
"It does, the girl has mother issues and always chooses powerful and dangerous women, it's her wolf looking for a mate by trying to taunt who it sees as Alphas"
Nodding I smile leading Tara out seeing Ingrid lock the door before rushing to the back "I really hope she's not going to do whatever her plan is to get to Emma" I mutter.
Hearing Tara moan I glance at her and smile seeing her eyes closed with the spoon in her mouth "good right?" I ask smirking.
She nods humming "totally worth the extra workout time to burn off the fat from it" I add.
Walking on I lead her further into Mills Heights till we reach the center "we're supposed to get you some clothes for everyday wear, and business casual Regina has a job for you that you need to look professional for".
"Job?"
Nodding I lead her to the store we need "Yes, you're supposed to help her with running Mills Heights, she's doing everything alone, honestly she needs more help and I do help when I can, but most of the time I have to watch Emma, Faith, or Cora to make sure they don't destroy anything. Emma's magic has been acting up, Faith's temper is getting shorter with certain people, and Cora just wants to start killing people".
"Who's giving the most trouble?"
Humming I look at the clothes brought out for Tara "all the same amount but Emma's is accidents, Faith tries but certain people try to push her, Cora just wants to kill for the fun if it, according to her".
Holding out what looks best for her I smile watching as the worker has her change before pinning and marking places to adjust the fit "this is a little tight" Tara mutters glancing at the mirror seeing it hugs her chest, hips, ass, and thighs.
Humming I nod circling around her looking her over "Regina prefers things tighter because it distracts people making it easier to manipulate things into her favor, but I'm sure we can loosen this up a little".
The workers nods moving to change it "better?" She asks stepping back.
Tara frowns nodding "a little".
Tapping my nails on the counter I hum tilting my head "this can be for events where she needs us to distract others, maybe some slacks and nice shirts for work and whatever you'd prefer for everyday wear" I finally say.
Seeing her nod I look at my phone and frown "okay you stay her to get everything I'll be back in a few minutes" I say.
Hearing her softly agreeing I head out walking down the street to another building, walking in I see the native woman that was working at the station when Faith and I was arrested sat in a chair with guards watching her.
Seeing one hold out some papers I take them reading them over frowning more "okay Pocahontas, you expect us to believe you want to renounce all ties to the White Kingdom and join Mills Heights as a knight?" I ask.
Seeing her stand up straight and nod I raise my brow "why should we allow you to move here or even trust you?"
"It's personal ma'am" she says softly but with anger in her voice.
"You will be held here while the Queen decides if you will be allowed to stay, if not you will be sent back to the White Kingdom, if you try to escape while waiting or fight being sent back you will be executed as a spy"
Seeing her nod I take the papers walking out hearing a guard follow me out "when did she get here and what are your thoughts?" I ask.
"She's been her two weeks and needed healers, she was found just past the boarder I have her file for healing"
Holding my hand out I open it and quickly read it before frowning "she had a female healer correct?" I ask.
"Yes ma'am, lieutenant Morgana insisted on healing her herself after finding her and having her brought to us"
"The Sorceress" I ask to be sure.
"Yes ma'am, she was patrolling and found her on the ground injured, she even stood guard refusing to allow anyone near her, even more males, she became aggressive and attacked her commander for trying to pull rank to get in"
Nodding I tap the folder on my hand "inform her Commander he will not be taking any action for her disobedience" I warn seeing him nod.
"Is she still guarding her?" I ask.
"Yes"
"Let her continue, do not interfere with her work, the injuries listed are very telling on why she was running to us" I add before walking away.