The Duke's Masked Wife
The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife. No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would everyone say if they were to learn the truth that she was in a contracted marriage with the duke? Tales of Castro Nobility story timeline order - The King’s Unbreakable Wife The Knight’s Mysterious Maid The Duke’s Masked Wife
All in one room (1)
"You know, I am starting to regret pushing for you to join the marriage club. From the moment you said I do to Alessandra I have hardly seen you. That is not a good thing," Tobias shook his head.
"That is not true. I used to avoid you more than this," Edgar replied.
"It is not. You used to visit at least once a week and send me a letter three times a week to keep me updated on the case. Now, look at you. You suddenly took a trip out of town and punched a relative. Don't look at me like that. I didn't have someone stalk you. Again," Tobias added since he had someone keep an eye on Edgar before.
It didn't last long as the man Tobias sent to trail Edgar was returned to the palace tied up with rope and a note in his mouth which stated, 'Stop fucking watching me.'