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
Life with the Collins (10)
"Remember to stay close to me or your father tonight. There will be a lot of young men you might want to avoid dancing with tonight, and who better to scare them away than your father? Is there something wrong, Penelope?" Alessandra asked, watching Penelope play with her fingers.
This was the twin's first ball since they were old enough to marry, and while Lily was somewhat excited about the ball, Penelope was awfully quiet. It was unlike her when she enjoyed being in the palace.
"She wanted to stay home as I suggested," said Edgar. He kept his hands near his gun.
Now that Tobias allowed the kingdom to use guns, Edgar rarely left home without his. He wanted to bring two since tonight his daughters would be swarmed by young men looking to court them, but Alessandra stopped him.