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
Cutting off the head (2)
"Mother, why didn't you tell me you were going to visit us? Did the two of you plan this? I could use your help," Kate said, feeling relieved now that her mother was present.
"We did not," Simon replied as Katrina's presence ticked him off. The former Baroness required a hobby to pass her time instead of seeking out Kate.
Simon had too many secrets for Katrina to be showing up unannounced. He disliked how Kate hung onto her mother's every word instead of only his. To completely control Kate, he needed to cut her mother loose.
"I was out in town buying a few things and thought I would pay a visit on my way back home. I hope I am not intruding," Katrina said, specifically to Simon.
Contrary to his thoughts, Simon replied, "You aren't. You are always welcome here. You will be my mother-in-law in one week."
Katrina entered the house and touched Simon's arm. "I hope you can one day think of me as your mother."