QueenFrieza

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. 

Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him.

At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge.

However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. 

Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

My Disfigured Duke Husband Helps Me Plot My Revenge

It was the same story every night until they reached the outskirts of Montclair.

Duke Desmond would sleep outside of his wife's carriage but each day they would mostly ignore one another.

Leonor talked to Gideon more than she did Desmond. He was easier to converse with because he put forth effort while the duke seemed to prefer speaking in short sentences. Even when he made announcements to the men, it was Gideon or another high-ranked soldier who spoke loudly to capture everyone's attention.

Duke Desmond's reputation of being aloof was true, but it was truly because his throat was irreparably damaged from breathing in such hot air as he faced a dragon. He could no longer project his voice the way he did when he was younger.

Tangled in Lies