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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

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      Delaney slept in late the next morning but Vincent slept in even later.  She lounged in bed for a while, waiting to see if he'd wake up.  Eventually, she gave up and quietly got out of bed, ringing for Ms. Bird.

        Looking around their room she smiled.  It was so wonderful to be home.  Dressing and having her hair done, Delaney made as little noise as possible in order to let her husband keep sleeping.  She took her spoonful of medicine and slipped from the room when she was finally ready.

      Downstairs it was far too late for breakfast but Delaney's stomach growled and grumbled.  She walked into her sitting room where she found Cora sewing something that looked like a miniature shirt.  When her friend looked up and saw her a smile bloomed across her face.

      "There you are!  Do you feel rested now?  I can't imagine how tired you must have been."