Finding You Always

Resistance

Finding You Always

Chapter 78: Resistance

Regina dug through her potions cabinet furiously. Bottles clinked and she finally slammed it shut, leaning against it in defeat. Robin gently put his arms around her waist.

"Useless...all of it," she complained.

"You'll find something...I know it," he assured.

"I should have poofed that Collector out of town the moment he came here," she lamented.

"You couldn't have known...none of us did. In fact, he seemed to be less of threat to the Charmings than the Dragon and the Tremaines," he reminded.

"But I know evil...I should have seen it," she reasoned. He sighed.

"This is not your fault. Besides, if he's had the Dragon under his power all this time, he would have been ready for you," he reminded. She sighed and leaned against him, taking the comfort he offered.

"We'll find a way. It's kind of in Emma's genes, after all, right?" he reminded. She smiled.

"I suppose it is," she agreed.

"I miss them...my grandchildren," she admitted and then chuckled.

"What?" he asked.

"I miss Snow and David too! Can you believe that? For all the times I tried to get rid of them...now I miss them," she said, trying to appreciate the irony. He smirked.

"Come on...let's pay a visit to Belle. Maybe she's had better luck," he suggested. She nodded.

Snow's nerves were already shot and it was only midday. She tried to paid attention to the tour. Details would be important later when it was time to make their move to seize power from Clayton. But all she could think about was getting to her husband and other children.

Being safely ensconced in Charming's arms was all she could think about. She could endure anything with him beside her. All the eyes on her and Eva made it feel like her skin was crawling with a thousand insects. Their comments were hurtful. She wasn't bothered by their opinions really, but hearing her life mocked wasn't fun.

"Only a ditzy princess would forgive the Evil Queen for trying to kill her."

"If she had friends, maybe she wouldn't need to talk to birds."

"What kind of man would want a woman that hit him in the face with a rock."

That one she had to clench her fists and root her feet to the elevator floor to keep from launching herself at the person that made that comment. But the mocking was better than the inappropriate questions and worst of all the creepy, leering comments. She couldn't get off the elevator fast enough once the doors opened and she pulled her daughter along with her. She felt her heart flutter. He was close...she could feel him. He seemed to feel her too, for he turned from where he was standing in the meadow and closed the distance, enveloping her and Eva in his strong arms. He didn't have to ask about her uneasiness as he spotted Clayton and his tour group approaching.

"Are you both okay?" he asked. Snow nodded.

"We are now. Are Leo and Summer okay?" she asked. He nodded and pointed to the meadow. Summer was riding a unicorn, as Leo walked beside the animal with a careful watch on his baby sister.

"So...this is the boy that can command these beasts?" one insensitive man asked.

"Indeed he can, Mr. Davis," Clayton answered.