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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 · Fantasía
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The Witch

      Vincent was exhausted so it didn't take him long to fall asleep.  As soon as he was, Delaney slipped from the bed, careful not to wake him.  She found her cloak and boots in her old bedroom where Ms. Bird had unpacked them from the chest but hadn't had a chance to put them away yet.  She pulled them on and hurried out to find Harris.

      The others were still in the dining room.  She could hear them talking, likely having some wine before going off to bed.  Thankful they were distracted, Delaney hurried out the front doors, eager to not be spotted.  If Miles or Violet found out she was trying to sneak out they would try to stop her.

      She moved quickly along the front of the manor, staying in the shadows as she walked towards the corner where Harris should be waiting for her.  She was relieved when she could finally make out the shape of him standing with two horses saddled and ready.