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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 · Fantasi
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To Leave You

      Eventually, Delaney moved from holding her husband's head in her lap to curling up beside him in the bed.  She was too tired now to bother with changing from her dress.  It was torn and stained now anyways so wrinkles wouldn't hurt it.

      Miles had been trying to fight to stay awake so Delaney sent him on to his bedroom, assuring him Vincent would be alright for the night.  The younger Adair had hesitated, still uneasy after seeing his brother in so much pain earlier.  Seeing Delaney take such good care of the man though he nodded at last and left.

    "You too Harris," Delaney called quietly to the valet who was still standing, watching over his master from across the room.

      "Maybe I should wait here my Lady," Harris suggested nervously, "In case... In case his pain gets worse again."

      "If it does I'll help him," she promised, "Now go to bed.  He'll need you tomorrow."