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 were complete.

Regina was over the moon of Henry's little family and was happy her grandson was born fit and healthy. The newborn'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 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 flowers. She was so proud of her son. He was wonderful father. 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 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, Regina 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 love relationship 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 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 son's little family. She just hoped that one day she would have a happy family 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. " yes exactly." Regina and Ella had been planning Henry's birthday for couple weeks along with Lucy of course. They were planing a ball party in the palace, inviting all his friends and family from the different realms. A party to remember.

"Must you make a big fuss about my birthday mum." without a doubt Regina replied. " Yes! Henry your turning 33. I know you don't like making a big deal of your birthday but this year we are celebrating." smiling at her son's defeated look little Ben began whimper in Henry arms." I think he's hungry again I better get back to Ella." Henry said as rocked his son to settle his crys.

I'll take him to Ella I need to talk to her anyway and you need to get Tiana's meeting which starts in 10 minutes." Handing over little Ben to his mother with a quick goodbye Henry made his way back into the castle.

" come on Lucy lets get his little one to your mother."

Ella was sitting in her bedroom on her bed when Lucy and Regina came in. It was still early in the morning and Ella was up most of the night trying to get Ben asleep. Luckily for her Henry had taken Ben in the early hours of morning into the garden so she could get at least some shut eye. However she knew it wouldn't be for long before Ben got hungry again.

" mum Abuela and benny are here." Lucy said as came to her mother's side of bed.

" I guess he's hungry." Ella said as Regina placed her grandson into his mother's arms. Taking a set at the end of the bed with Lucy sitting next to her Regina discussed the ball party details with Ella as the deadline was coming up. " Regina are you sure your okay? You haven't been well these last couple of days Henry and I have been worried." Ella said with concern. "I'm fine Ella it was just a tummy bug it will past." Regina said reassuring Ella. Regina was knew that Henry and Ella where suspicious of her sudden illness as she hardly ever got sick but Regina had keep her pregnancy secret. At least until after Henry's birthday.


As the afternoon approached Regina was on grandma duty as Ella and Lucy went off for their riding lesson. Regina loved spending time in the nursery with Ben as it reminded her of when Henry was young. In fact Ben looked so much like Henry when he was young. His chubby cheeks and beautiful big brown eyes always melted Regina heart to no end. Peacefully rocking her grandson in her arms as she watched the beautiful scenery of the gardens from the window she suddenly heard someone enter the nursery.

" My Queen you look gorgeous today as usual." Raphael said in his soft charming voice " How are you and feeling today." Taking a set next to her by the window he watched how she rocked her grandchild to sleep.

" I'm feeling a lot better now your here. I'm glad your here I thought I wasn't going to see you today since you said you were busy." Regina said with a soft smile. " I never could be apart from my queen for too long. Especially when she's carrying my child."

Regina blushed a bright pink at his words, she really was smitten with him. Getting up to place Ben in his cot she was quickly stopped by Raphael.

"Allow me." Taking the sleeping infant from her arms Regina couldn't help but adore the way he held Ben with such care and how gentle he was when placing him into the cot. She knew he was going to be a great father. This was how she and Raphael normally met up. In private behind the Palace walls. They were always careful during the day but in night they mostly wondered around the bayou or spent the night in the her bedchambers together until the morning. However now it was getting harder. Regina was beginning to miss him more and more with each passing day. She wanted him by her side now that she was getting bigger but the longer he stayed then people would notice. She wasn't ready for people to notice.

On the other hand Facilier was more then ready for Regina to tell everyone about them. If he had it his way he would shout it out to the whole world. Yes he knew the risks but they had been together for so long now and was starting a family. He knew Regina would someday want a family and after five years together he found a cure to remove the spell to grant her fertility but now it was finally happening. However he still couldn't be with her 24 for 7. It was slowly killing him. Seeing her holding her grandchild so happily filled his heart with joy. He loved this woman from head to toe and to know that one day she will be the mother of his child almost brought him to tears. Getting her Pregnant wasn't really the planned at least not now. He really was trying to change for her and hope that her family would be understanding of their relationship. However he knew this was going be bumpy ride.

A new ShadowQueen fanfic and I hope you enjoyed it. Plus don't forget to comment. Xxx

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