Chapter 174

• "No, it's true. I could have broken a foot tonight, and I would still gladly dance with you if given the chance. Pain be damned." As Regina looks into Sophia's eyes, she could see the gentle look manifest itself, sparkling like the sky above them and city lights below them.
• "How do you always know the right thing to say, Ms. Nolan?" Regina had to ask, even through her smile that reached her eyes.
• "I don't," Sophia spins her out and brings her back in, catching her swiftly. "But if you really must know, you have my mom to thank for that. I have a lot of her in me, and being good with words is one of my specialties."