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

A new burden on Leonor's shoulders as she went through each day made it hard to get close to the duke at night.

While she didn't doubt his decisions or character, it was eating away at her consciousness that he had an heir in the very orphanage she visited when exploring Piedmont for the first time.

He clearly paid special attention to and funded the orphanage so it would be a good place for displaced children to live, but it begged the question of why he would want to keep the child away.

Even at such a young age, forming a bond would be good for them. How would the child ever willingly take over the dukedom if there wasn't a trusting and respectful relationship between them?

Leo would likely know that he wasn't Desmond's son. There would have to be more benefit than the riches that came with such a lofty title. The work wasn't easy and the rules were strict. Would he feel resentful if forced to stay in an orphanage as a child?

Burdened