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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?

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Court Of Dangers and Pain

      Delaney held tight to Vincent's arm as the other nobles began to slowly file out of the room.  There was lots of grumbling and complaining but no one would dare stand up to the King and Queen.  Especially not after seeing the mood the King was in.

      At last, the throne room was empty of all the nobles and the doors were closed.  The King had signaled for his guards stationed around the room to stay so they had and now the Adair guards backed away from the Duke and Duchess at Vincent's command.

      Daniel stared at Vincent for a moment before turning and walking back to take his place on his throne.  Beside him, Sophia sat forward, keeping her eyes on the Duchess.  Delaney noticed this time Anna had stayed behind with her sister, likely too interested in hearing what this news was.

      "Alright then," Daniel said to Delaney, his tone annoyed, "You have your private audience.  What is it you have to share with us?"