There were just three things that Elizabeth knew for certain. First, she was dangerous. Second, she was never allowed to be her real self. Third, she was in danger.
Long after Regina had left, she still hasn't moved from her sitting position. So many thoughts were running through her mind. And she had wondered what would've happened if she had told him the truth about what had truly happened the other time.
Nonetheless, there was no point in him knowing now. She had already taken the blame, and it was for an even bigger reason. If she doesn't show how strong, and perhaps, power-driven she is, then there's no way she was going to keep him safe.
She can't lose him like the last Emperor. After all, he was the only real family she had left.
Somehow, however, anyone staying a few feet away
