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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

Wanting

 Delaney and Vincent stood looking around them for any sign of the fairies but there was nothing left. After a moment, Delaney turned back to her husband and threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

 "Thank you so much for this," she whispered, "This has been the most amazing night! It was like a dream!"

 Vincent held her in his arms and chuckled softly, "I'm happy you enjoyed it my love. I was hoping it would cheer you up."

 "It did," she looked up at him, studying his face, "Did you enjoy it though?"

 He smiled before leaning down and kissing her slowly. When he came away a moment later she was breathless.

 "I did enjoy it. I spent an amazing, unbelievable night with the woman I'm in love with. Nothing could be better."

 Delaney's eyes flickered over his face and she felt a sudden longing for him fill her.

 "I love you," she spoke in a hushed tone, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him down until their lips met.