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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

Edgewood, Home

      Vincent stepped down from the carriage, wincing as he did so.  Delaney was worried for him but she was now distracted by her excitement to be home once again.  As late as it was in the night when she looked up towards the doors to the manor she was surprised to see their people flooding out, excited to see them.

      "My Lord and Lady you're back!"

      "We've been so worried!"

      "Thank goodness you're home!"

      Delaney giggled and began greeting people.  Vincent forced a smile, trying to ignore his pain, and nodded, saying hello to a few people but mostly leaving the talking to his wife.  Some of the servants were dressed but most were out wrapped in robes and slippers, even in the chilly spring night air.  They had been roused from their beds by the excitement.

      "You're all going to catch colds," Delaney laughed and shooed them towards the doors, "Then this beautiful manor will fall apart without you."