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
Nothing but the truth (4)
"Ida? Who is Ida, Duke Collins? Is there something the court is not aware of?" Mark asked. Edgar looked to be amused while Katrina seemed worried. There was a new battle between the two which Mark was not aware of what caused it.
Edgar had found something to get under Katrina's skin, but he was keeping it to himself for now. The court would not punish Katrina and Kate the way he wanted them to be punished. He was going to have a mind game with the two of them and looking at Kate, he didn't have to do much to break her.
"The Duke is just spouting nonsense that has nothing to do with this meeting. We must move on before more time is wasted," Katrina answered.
"Ida is-"
"Enough!" Katrina exclaimed to interrupt Edgar from revealing whatever he knew. He had to know so much about her since he knew that name. "Duke Collins, I will speak with you later to settle our differences. We must not bring up things that have nothing to do with Simon."