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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

Ilona Black

  Delaney's eyes moved back and forth between Ian and the woman before him.

  "Ian what's going on?" she whispered, "Who is this?"

  He sighed, looking at the woman with disapproval, "This is my older sister, Ilona Black."

  Delaney reached a hand up to Ian and he took it, helping her to her feet as she stared at the newcomer in surprise. He stepped past her to Vincent and helped him up as well. Delaney was distracted by her husband.

  Vincent wasn't quite steady on his feet and he winced when he put weight on his bad leg. Delaney couldn't wait though and she rushed past Ian to get to him. She threw her arms around his waist, hugging him tightly as tears flowed down her cheeks and relief washed over her. Vincent held tightly to her too, kissing the top of her head.