Married By Contract, Back As A Queen Novels & Stories

I did not actually know how exactly to react to it, but glancing at the Queen mother, I could tell I had probably made a kind of face i didn’t plan to make intentionally. Her lips curled slightly, as if my shock annoyed her. And as if she had heard my thoughts, she repeated. “Yes. Betrothed,” she repeated sharply. “To a woman of status. Of power. A union that strengthens all territories.” “A union that strengthens alliances, something you, an unknown omega, could never even in your wildest dreams offer. And finally, your presence is threatening.” She added with obvious disgust in her voice and action.

Over and over. "It’s just a contract marriage," I whispered under my breath, trying to believe it, trying to feel better. But it didn’t work. Not when the Queen’s biting words still echoed in my mind. "Lucas may entertain you for now, but don't forget… one day, he will find his true mate."

Beta's eyes flickered with curiosity before he bowed slightly. Jayden led me to his office, a massive room with bookshelves that reached the ceiling and a desk that looked like it could crush a grown man. He pulled out a contract, sliding it towards me with an almost lady smirk. “Read it.” He said. I did. My eyes scanned the document, my heart pounding faster with every word. It was straightforward — Three children. No emotional ties. No obligations beyond what was necessary. In return, he would provide me with protection, power, and whatever revenge I desired.

Deal with what came after…after. They went downstairs. Her father was waiting in the grand foyer, ready to escort her to the marquee and give her away. He’d given her away when she was seven, Erin thought. Peter would never do that to Jack. She had to make this marriage work. Had to. A princess…a gut-wrenchingly beautiful princess. Peter’s heart started galloping as she walked down the aisle towards him. A surge of desire tightened his groin. His bride. The woman he’d wanted more than any other. But she wasn’t smiling.

"You will be in it for the money. See him as a bank and the money he'd give you as a loan. He needs you for his own personal reasons and you need him. You're both using each other Lila, nothing is wrong with that." Lila shook her head at that. "Everything is wrong with it Ema." She said as he sat down on the couch. "I have dreamt of my marriage since I was a little girl. My husband would be madly in love with me and he'd be willing to worship the floor I walked on. And my children? I dreamt of having a lot of them. And some pets, a few dogs and a cat that would be the Queen of our house. A contract marriage is the complete opposite of that dream. Ema, I just can't."

And the fire had just walked back into the room to reclaim what was hers. “Contract?” “What do you mean by contract?” “What are you talking about?” Amanda smirked. “Oh, didn't you know? Rhys and this woman were married under a contract. She begged him to save her company and in return, offered to be his wife for three years. Don't tell me…” she gasped, her eyes wide, “Rhys, you kept it from your friends too?”

I snapped and would have continued if I hadn't been interrupted. "What the hell is this nonsense?!" Chloe screeched. "Nathan, tell me what the fuck is going on, right now!" Mahn, I was doomed. Noah had been right. I should have taken care of things with Lily immediately after I had signed the damn marriage contract. Frankly, I hadn't been willing to let Lily go. I was so sure my marriage with Chloe would be sour and would not last. Lily was a wonderful mistress. Damn, she was hot and naughty and everything I had wanted in a woman.

I didn't participate in playing the game, I only watched as they all played the game which sounded ridiculous even to me and I don't know how they were unable to see through it. The contract we gave her to sign that night was not an actual contract, but we switched the signed page into that of the actual one. We had made her believe she was getting married to Brent, until the day of the wedding, where I switched places with him. Brent was a goblin, so he was a small man as that was the nature of goblins. We couldn't let anyone find out that she was supposed to be married to me, and we most definitely couldn't let anyone know the reasons, because that would only endanger her.

I have to fulfill my duty. "Why?" I was still trying to steady my breath, my body already heated up. "We have to consummate our marriage. It's a must. And not doing it will be considered an offense. It is against the law." "We gave our people the impression that we're both madly in love with each other, so what do you think will happen if you don't mark me as your Luna tonight?" "Do you want this?" He demanded. "It's my duty, and part of our agreement is fulfilling any duty that is required of me as the Queen. So I don't mind."

Quickly his smile falter and he move closer to her, "What do you mean? The contract I gave you clearly wrote that all his wealth and throne would belong to me. What did you do? Are you playing a joke on me?" "Oh darling, how can I make it clear for you? All this is mine now. You have nothing. The contract was signed but I decided to alter it a bit." "A bit as in?" He looks worried now. "All of it. I am the new queen of Dzhimara and you, sir, have been dethroned. It's not like you even have that chance anyway.” She tries to walk away but Mikael pulls her shoulder and held her forcefully, “What the hell are you talking about? What did you do, I’m not in the mood to play?”