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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 Lion's Den

 Delaney sent word to the Queen that evening asking if she would want to have tea the following afternoon. Before they had gone to bed a messenger had already arrived with her answer. Delaney and Ilona would be joining the Queen and her sister for tea the next afternoon.

   The next morning Delaney and Vincent had their breakfast alone. Ian had told her the day before that he and Ilona had some business to take care of in the city. From what Ms. Bird had been told by the guards, they had ended up being out very late.

   She and Vincent were quite happy to have their meal to themselves. Vincent commented that it reminded him of the beginning back at Edgewood and Delaney agreed. They had enjoyed their summer but now they were both ready to be home again.