Outcast - Chapter 3
arranged marriages aren't nearly as common in the clans as they used to be.
Nonna
We don't do arranged marriages any more. we're cool about a lot of things, from mixing to same sex stuff, to cross species stuff. it's all good."
Application
"what happens when online dating becomes so prevalent, it becomes the new arranged marriages?" "why can't you just find a nice boy online," angela said as she poured herself a fresh cup of coffee from the carafe the waiter left on the edge of the table.
Birthday
"man, they'll inherit such a fortune if they do get through their arranged marriage" chase said. "yes chula its arranged.... por amor!" leo said, making a heart with his hands. "no son of mine will marry out of love!"
A Patient Death 01: Descending
No kings, no emperors, no politics and rivals and archdukes and arranged marriages and other bull_shit _like that. not that breeze had ever _been _to a 'civilised' nation, but still, he'd heard things.
Beasts of Barlow Road 5 (Rough Draft)
arranged marriages are frowned upon this day and age mister" "that's not what i meant. what i was saying was, isn't giving him the right to date our granddaughter enough of a reward?"
A New Dawn - Chapter 22 (The Wager)
"i understand, i was married off in an arranged marriage as well." she smiled but i saw the sadness in her eyes. "i came to love my husband of course, but it took time... i'm so sorry...
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?
Ebb and Flow
arranged marriages, pre-picked roles. one doesn't choose love. one doesn't choose their profession. one has it chosen for them. everyone puts up with it, but ... it sows a bitterness. a weariness.
The Risen Curtain - Chapter 15: The Interview - About Mages
Mages are often striking deals with other families, with arranged marriages, for instance, to bring more advantages to their own families.
Michael and Amanda, Chapter 4
Because of this, she was in an arranged marriage when she was 18. her husband was very abusive and controlling. he wouldn't allow her to leave the house without him being present." "wow!" "yes.
Sentinels: Youth
I bet anything that the entire reason he wanted me at that dinner tonight was to show me off to some rich yahoo that has a kid of his own and hope he could convince me to marry into that family so that he could expand our assets - newsflash dad, arranged marriages