The last thing Regina had wanted was to stay back in her room all day.
It felt suffocating, the walls felt as though they were closing in on her. And she had found herself wishing she hadn't told Belle about herself. She had found it impossible to sleep the night before, nor enjoy the beautiful morning she had gotten used to for the past four days.
She decided to sneak out. But Belle had other plans. Just as Regina was trying to get to the kitchen and see if she'd be allowed to at least bake her favorite cheesecake with chocolate, Belle had found her.
"Let's sneak out!" Belle had announced, leaving Regina with her mouth opened. "You've got to do this for me. It'll be the last time I sleep in this manor. I just want to enjoy my freedom once more before I get shackled."
Regina had agreed
