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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 King and Queen

 The door to the carriage was opened and Mason grinned at them before practically leaping out. Delaney looked at Vincent, all the fear from the morning suddenly rushing back to her. Vincent didn't look particularly comfortable himself but he smiled at her and leaned over to give her a quick kiss before getting out himself and helping her down.

 "Alright then Lady Adair," Mason said excitedly, "Welcome to my humble home."

 Delaney looked up in awe at the sprawling castle in front of them. It was bigger than anything she had ever seen, including Edgewood. They stood in a courtyard in front of giant doors that were open now because of the Prince's arrival.

   Looking around them, Delaney saw there were servants bowed down, waiting for them to leave before they would stand again. Not knowing what to do, she looked at Vincent and found him blank-faced but head held high. This was different than being at home with his wife. Here he was a duke among his peers.