Dandelions #wattys2017
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Last published Sun, Aug 6, 2017
Desiree, daughter of lord Demen, has an arranged marriage. A particularly unpleasant arranged marriage.
Promised to prevent war, Duke Bryon tries his hardest to be courteous to his betrothed. He finds out that another woman, one more desirable will help him get out of this distasteful arrangement.
Desiree wants out, and Byron wants out. The two together are willing to do anything to be free again, even if it means sacrificing someone else.
Fate intertwines the two, much to their displeasure.
Maybe the only way out is actually in....
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