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
Choosing peace (2)
"Duke, duchess!" Caleb called out to the couple as he exited the front door.
"Go away," Edgar ordered the tall man.
"Yes sir," Caleb quickly turned around to mind his business.
"Please stay, Caleb," Alessandra said.
Caleb turned back around regretting his decision to come outside. Now he was in the midst of whatever they were talking about.
"Caleb," Edgar said in a stern tone.
"You can't do that," Alessandra poked Edgar in his stomach. "Caleb is my bodyguard which means he listens to me."
"He is my loyal subject before he is your bodyguard. Isn't that right, Caleb?"
Both Alessandra and Edgar looked at Caleb to see who he would side with.
"Why are the two of you outside when your grandmother is here to spend time with you, Edgar?" Alfred questioned, unknowingly saving Caleb from his torture.
'Thank you!' Caleb sang in his head.