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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

Fire

 Delaney turned to Ilona with eyes full of fear.

 "The castle is on fire," she whispered, "Vincent's there. My husband is in the burning building!"

   "No," Ilona shook her head, "No Delaney, Lord Adair is smart. He would have gotten out as soon as he heard about the fire."

   Delaney's heart was pounding hard in her chest but at the same time felt like it would simply stop any minute.

   "He wouldn't though. If there was anyone else left in the castle he would insist on going back in and helping them. Vincent would never leave anyone behind. Most people aren't good like him. He's probably in there alone!"

 Ilona saw her friend's fear and took her hands, "Ian's there too, and the Prince. They'll be alright. None of them will let anything happen to the others. Besides I... I think this might not be an accident."

   "W-what are you talking about?" Delaney faltered, "The King's castle is on fire. Of course it as to be an accident."