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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

Betrayal

 Delaney stood close behind her husband, waiting to see who would open their door. She was surprised when it revealed a red-faced Ms. Bird with an expression of fear.

 "What is it?" Vincent demanded, frowning and stepping forward.

 "My Lord and Lady," she shook her head, "I'm terribly sorry to bother you at such a late hour after Lord Adair has had an exhausting day but... but this just couldn't wait!"

 "Of course" Delaney assured her, "Come in."

 When Ms. Bird stepped in she turned in a strange way and Delaney realized she was pulling something along beside her. The maid closed the door behind them before pushing the other person forward in front of her. Delaney was shocked to see it was little William dressed in his nice new clothes but with a tear-stained face.

 "Oh William what is it?" the duchess swept forward but when she reached for the small boy he pulled back and tried to hide himself behind Ms. Birds's skirts.