Ruminants on the Run
However, fathers bargained with their daughters, arranging marriages and dowries to gain power, and a deflowered girl was worth far less.
[p] The Harem and the Himbo, chapter 3
The late queen had been in an arranged marriage with tereus, and the union had been decidedly unhappy. she could imagine feeling caged, wed to such a man as that. "but that's in the past!" orfeo said.
Innocence Part IV - Interwoven
But if they _truly_thought this arranged marriage was a gift, then perhaps they might rescind it. but in the end, he heaved a quiet sigh. "i beg forgiveness for my outburst, mother. i was out of line." of course they wouldn't rescind it. why would they?
Swords to Plowshares
"i'm not sure if this counts as an arranged marriage or not, but i feel like i've been given something beautiful and precious to care for." she lifted keeva's chin with her index finger.
Captured 2
No pre-arranged marriages. no cubs to chew on ones ears. all it took was money.. something he had none of. but he was young and handsome.. and willing. so when a place opened up, he applied..
Prince in Chains: Chapter 3
It had been just over a day since his brother scion had left for his arranged marriage and he already missed him.
Chapter 17 Can't Be Tamed
But lying there in his arms every night, she reminded herself that perhaps delilah simply wasn't attracted to her husband and was thus miserable for it, locked as she was in an inescapable arranged marriage upon which the hopes and dreams of an entire nation
Half-Blood Chapter XXXVIII
arranged marriage was something mundanes did. in the old days girls were given several suitors presented to her by her father. if none of them met her satisfaction she would reject them and send them packing.
Storm on the Horizon (Chap19, Book8)
But whatever ... it was supposed to be an arranged marriage anyhow." "still, i feel like a real dumb sonnuva bitch." ulfey sighed through her nose. "are you still 'lonely' rue?" "well, yeah, i suppose. but i won't seek out any more playmates."
The Princess and the Tribal
His wife the queen had been trapped by an arranged marriage. she didn't love the king yet she was forced to mate him whenever he desired.
The Edge of Sapphire - Chapter 5 - Ring of Fire
"mother, why didn't you tell me about all this, this business with the arranged marriage with the yusho?
Debtors' Barn: Auspicious Beginnings [Commission]
"apparently, you were so unhappy with your arranged marriage that you sought _any_way out, including selling yourself into slavery." he said, noting how the tigress just nodded her head, clearly conditioned not to speak unless spoken to.