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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 Prince and The Pirate Ch 4

      "Hello little brother," Ilona grinned, knowing he had hated being referred to as her little brother since he had grown more than a head taller than her.

      "Ian what's going on?" asked the woman at his feet, "Who is this?"

      Her brother sighed, handsome even when he was looking at her with such disapproval, and answered.

      "This is my older sister, Ilona Black."

      The woman stared at Ilona in surprise and Ian helped her up from the ground before stepping forward and helping the scarred man up as well.  Ilona watched as the man winced and was unsteady on his feet and she wondered how badly Pierce and the other men had abused him.

      The lovely noblewoman rushed forward to him, wrapping her arms around his waist and hugging him.  She was quietly crying, relieved but probably still scared.  The man kissed the top of her head and held her in his arms as well.