Third chance at love

Secrets

2 years after defeating Drizella's curse...

Since defeating Drizella's dark curse and Gothel's cult of witches, peace upon the lands had finally returned. Hope was finally restored among the kingdoms and Tiana was free to rule like a great queen she was destined to be. A lot of good things had happened in last two years especially for the mills family. A new addition to the family had arrived no less than a year ago, a beautiful baby boy. Henry and Ella's hearts were filled with overwhelming joy as they welcomed their young son Bennet or Ben for short into the world. Lucy who was now 10, was thrilled to be a big sister and already loved her baby brother with all her heart. The mills family was finally complete. 

Regina was over the moon of Henry's little family and was happy her grandson was born fit and healthy. The Ben's birth was very difficult and Regina had feared for Ella's life as her delivery was unbearable, Ella had lost a considerable amount of blood and they all feared she would not make it through the night. Fortunately, Ella was strong enough and pulled through.
Watching over the young family in the Royal gardens Regina smiled as she listened to the laughter and giggles. Spring had arrived in the kingdom and Henry had decided to show Ben and Lucy the beautiful Snowdrops that had bloomed. Holding his son gently in his arms with Lucy by his side they admired the beauty of the flowers. 

"Lucy these are Snowdrops, they are your great-grandmother favourite."

" There so pretty papa!" Picking one of the Snowdrops Lucy breathed in the wonderful scent. "They smell so nice too!" 

Regina watched the sweet moment as Henry told his daughter about the beautiful flowers. She was so proud of her son. He was wonderful father. However standing out of sight Regina didn't want to be noticed just yet. She wanted to be alone with her thoughts. Making sure no one was looking Regina placed a hand over her small but swollen belly. She was only 2 months pregnant and Regina was surprised how quickly the months had passed by. Luckily her beautiful placid blue dress was loose around her waist so no one noticed her growing stomach. However within her complete joy she was scared, she hadn't told her son or any of her family and friends about her miracle pregnancy. Apart from her sister Zelena who had figured it out from her early morning sickness and her niece Robin who was told by Zelena of course. 

Telling her own son about her pregnancy was difficult considering who her baby's father was. Dr Facilier or Raphael by people who knew him well, had been with Regina since Lucy's first birthday. Over the 10 years Regina and Raphael's relationship had blossomed. They had fallen in love deeply over again and re-lit the fire they once had in their past. They both understood each other as they both had evil dark pasts. Regina could see that he was still struggling with the dark forces but she could also see the charming caring man she loved so much. He was her everything and she wanted to be the light in his darkness. 

Just like her pregnancy her relationship with Facilier was kept a secret from her son and the hero crew. In their eyes he was nothing but a villain and threat to Tiana's kingdom. However Regina could see he had changed he wasn't a evil trickster who only cared about himself. He was caring and loving towards Regina and now she was pregnant he was protective but supportive of her choices. Removing her hand from her stomach Regina looked back at her son's little family. She just hoped that one day she would have a happy family just like that. No judgement no anger just love.

It wasn't long before Lucy had spotted her Grandma. Rushing over towards her, Regina snapped out of her thoughts as she greeted her beautiful granddaughter.
" Abuela did you see the flowers they are so pretty!" Lucy excitement made Regina laugh softly. 

" yes I did, spring is finally here which means?"

" Papa's birthday is coming. " Lucy said clapping her hands with excitement.