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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 · Fantaisie
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310 Chs

A Year For A Lifetime

 Delaney cleared her throat and forced herself to stand tall, "Actually Violet I would like to discuss the marriage contract itself."

 Green eyes narrowed on her, "What is there to discuss dear? The details were worked out long ago between your parents, my husband, and myself. There's nothing else that needs to be worked out with the contract at this point."

 "Well," Delaney met her gaze, taking the challenge head-on, "I want to discuss breaking the contract."

 It was as if the room actually dropped in temperature.

 "What on earth are you talking about?" Violet demanded sharply.

 "I don't think this contract is fair given recent...developments. I don't think we should be forced to uphold it."

 Violet glared at her, "And what developments, pray tell, are you referring to?"

 "Mother," Vincent snapped in annoyance.