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My Once Handsome Husband

Marriages are not a thing for love. They are a binding contract your parents make when you are a child and you will have no say in them. You are left to hope they bargained well. When Delaney Simms was born she was a beautiful baby everyone was sure would grow up to be as beautiful as her mother. So when Lord and Lady Adair approached the new parents to arrange a marriage for their handsome eldest son they were quick to accept. They had money but no title. The Adairs had titles and estates but they were falling into disarray due to lack of funds. It was the perfect arrangement. The children grew up and the fortunes of their families reversed. While the Adairs grew more and more wealthy, Delaney's parents passed away and she lost everything and had to live with her Aunt and Uncle. Her marriage contract was still binding though so at least she had that for her future. That was until word came that her handsome future husband had been sent to defend the kingdom against a dragon and had returned scarred and angry. Unable to escape her contract, Delaney was forced to marry the man who was now more of a monster. But could she ever learn to love him? Once they are married she learns there is much more to her scarred husband than meets the eye and she is soon swept into a life of witches, fairies, unicorns, pirates, and more. Delaney has made it clear she will never love her husband and he knows that. He makes a deal with her so they won't have to stay married forever. But what happens if now Delaney is the one to change her mind?

Erin_McLain_4927 · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
310 Chs

Are You Sure

      Delaney told Bernard and Duncan her decision.  She couldn't quite tell if they agreed with her but she didn't care.  A messenger had taken her note to the castle so while they waited they all dressed and servants flew around packing their things.

      Moving as if in a fog, Delaney waved away Ms. Bird from doing her hair so the maid could hurry and pack her things.  It was late and it was going to be a long trip through the night so she simply braided her locks into a long braid over her shoulder and considered it done.

      Walking slowly down the stairs, Delaney found Duncan and Bernard standing there waiting for her.  They both looked worried when they saw how tired and broken she looked.

      "There's food in the dining room," Bernard said gently, "You should eat something."

      "I don't want to eat anything."

      "You may not want to," Duncan said, "But you need to.  For your baby if not for yourself."