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My Disfigured Duke Husband Helps Me Plot My Revenge

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him. At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge. However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

QueenFrieza · Fantasy
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From Afar

Desmond's quarters were on the opposite side of the estate from Leonor's. 

As much as he wanted to keep her close to him, it was best to keep her far away. Sleeping was nearly impossible if he had to wear bandages that made his skin itch. He was always worried she was going to figure out who he was.

He hadn't yet decided if he would ever tell her. The way she responded to him made him believe it was best to close himself off. Valerio was as good as dead. The face she fell in love with was destroyed. 

All that mattered was that she was out of the abusive situation her father had created. 

After hearing from Stephano what he had witnessed soon after Valerio disappeared into the battlefield, it took everything in him to not put the man in his place when he faced him on his wedding day. 

He didn't want to complicate things further for Leonor.