Releasing the blonde from my kiss, I felt a surge of warmth in my chest. Can half of a heart beat this fast? Meeting Emma's gaze, there was a flushed tent to her cheeks. "Yes, every time I look at you. Or think of you."

"Really?" Running my fingertips along Emma's jawline caused our heart to skip.

Emma chuckled at my amusement. "You're going to mess with me, aren't you?"

"Oh yes." My purr caused the blonde's cheeks to darken. "But first, let's get some rest." Helping me to my feet, Emma shocked me by sweeping into her arms. "You couldn't help yourself, could you?"

"I'm your knight, so of course not." Rolling my eyes, I simply let my head rest on Emma's shoulder as we ascended the stairs.

Once we arrived at my home, Emma walked me to the front door. "Well, I'll let you get some rest." Turning, she started walking towards the driveway.

"Are you not coming in?" Stopping, the blonde turned. She's scared and just as uncertain as I am. "I just found out you're my true love. Do you honestly think I'm letting you out of my sight for a while?"

Smiling sheepishly, Emma rejoined me at the door. "Are you sure?"

"I said it, didn't I?" It was Emma's turn to roll her eyes. "Oh, we need to talk about what the Evil Queen did after she tried to seduce you." I had to stiffen a chuckle when I heard Emma run into a chair.

"I...uh...can we not?" Stopping at my bedroom door, Emma chewed her lip.

I collapsed on my bed, not bothering to change into something more comfortable. "We'll talk later, but we need to talk about it." Leaning on my elbows, I motioned towards the empty side of the bed. "I won't bite."

"This time. You kinda already bit me twice today." Cautiously, Emma kicked off her shoes and lay beside me. "I'm sure now that the Evil Queen and you are back together, you know what happened…to me…while she…yeah."

Chuckling softly, I turned to face the skittish blonde. "Yes, I know." Cupping her cheek, I smiled. "Thank you." Emma's brows knitted. "You felt like you were cheating on me since the Regina you fell in love with wasn't the one seducing you."

"Yeah," Emma's voice trailed off as I kissed her tenderly.

"Although, I do intend on ravishing you." I chuckled darkly at the whimper that escaped Emma's throat. "Let's get some sleep and then we'll figure out where to go from here."

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We woke up the next morning when Emma's phone kept ringing. "Answer it or I'll destroy it."

Emma chuckled as I groaned. "Hey Dad, everything is okay now. Regina's back together. It's a long story. I'll explain everything later. We're exhausted. Can you tell Henry we'll meet you guys for dinner at Granny's? Okay, thanks." Ending the call, the blonde placed her phone back on the nightstand. Rolling towards me, she draped an arm over my hip. "Is this okay?"

"Mmhmm." She snuggled into me, nuzzling my hair. "Are you going to ask that every time you want to touch me?"

"Probably for a little while. You can create bigger fireballs now. I'd rather not become a roasted swan."

I laughed lacing my fingers with her. "Thank you, Emma. You believed in me no matter what you were faced with. No one has ever done that before. I've done terrible, unforgivable, things and yet you still love me."

"I love you and know you love me too. That's all I need. You've changed, Regina. You're the mother Henry deserves and the woman I need." Turning, I met the woman's gaze. I've never seen her eyes so bright before. What is this warmth radiating from our heart? Is this what true love feels like? It's unbelievable. A soft smile tugged at Emma's mouth. "Still getting used to it?" I gave a simple nod. "Try dealing with that for nearly four years."

"When did you start having feelings for me?"

"When we stopped the trigger from destroying the town. I saw a side of you that day that I doubt anyone has ever seen. I have always been attracted to you. From the first time I saw you."

"Emma," cupping her cheek caused our heart to race. For once I'm speechless. I can see myself getting lost in this woman. It terrifies me. "You feel it don't you?"

"I do. Don't be afraid. I'm not leaving you. I can't live without you."

Leaning forward, I captured her lips with mine. "Same." Rolling on top of the blonde, I deepened the kiss. Emma's hands trembled at the idea of touching me. "It's okay. You can touch me. I said I planned on ravishing you." A hunger was awoken in the blonde and she held nothing back from that point on.

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Emma and I walked into the dinner that evening. Both of us were slightly worried when everyone stopped their conversations to stare. "It's not a trick this time. There's only one Regina. And she's not out to kill anyone." Glancing at the blonde, I chuckled. We barely got sat down before Henry and the un-charmings joined us.

"So, are you guys together?" Henry beamed when Emma's cheeks turned crimson. "Yes! It's about time!"

Snow and Charming smiled. "I'm glad you've found your happiness, Regina." The petite woman's words were heartfelt. "Did I realize 33 years ago that it would be brought on by my daughter, no. But I'm glad both of you are happy."

"Thank you, Snow." Ruby came to take our orders before Henry spoke up again.

"How did ma save you? I mean, after she left with the Evil Queen, you stormed out of here really mad."

"Well, it seemed that when I crushed the Evil Queen's heart, I actually destroyed my heart. Magic was the only thing keeping me alive. I used the rest of that trying to stop her from," I paused thinking of the correct words to use in public. "Hurting Emma and she actually ended up saving us both."

His brows knitted. "How?"

Smiling, I turned my attention towards Snow. "We now have something in common." The same confused look formed on her face. "Emma and I share a heart like you and David."

"Seriously?" Henry beamed.

"We do." I took Emma's hand in mine. "Who knew when you brought her home all those years ago that you really brought me my happy ending? Thank you, Henry."

"You're welcome. Now we can become a real Swan-Mills family."

David turned towards Ruby. "A round of drinks for everyone. My baby girl's really in love." Emma groaned with embarrassment. Leaning over, I caused her blush to darken as I turned her face to place a gentle kiss on her lips.

"Come on Moms. Don't be gross!" Everyone laughed and congratulated us on our new found relationship. I think they're just happy I no longer want to kill them all.