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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

The Court of King Daniel

 The royal guards around the castle moved in close but they recognized the Adair carriage. Still cautious, they watched until the door was open and the Duke himself stepped out. It was easy to confirm the identity of the scarred man so they eased back again.

 Vincent helped Delaney out before Ian stepped out and helped down his sister. The head of the guards came forward and greeted Lord Adair, welcoming him back to the castle and asking him who his guests today were.

 "This is Captain Ilona Black and Captain Ian Black," Vincent announced, conveniently leaving off the title of pirate, "We're here to see my cousin."

 "Of course your grace," the man bowed low, "I believe he was in the throne room the last I heard."

 A guard could only question a Duke so much before he was putting himself at risk. They had to make quick judgments of these extra guests and then likely stay close anyway until they were proven to not be threats to the royal family.