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
Pain and pleasure (6)
"Edgar, it is your birthday but that does not mean you cannot lift a finger. You can feed yourself," Alessandra said, placing the fork in her mouth instead of feeding Edgar.
"After I carried you all the way to our room this is how you treat me?" Edgar retorted.
"I would have been more inclined to feed you if you had not suggested we have sex on the stairs. It was quite uncomfortable and I am certain my back will forever be in pain," Alessandra said, touching the spot which was sore because of where she was pushed back against the stairs. "Never again."
Edgar nodded his head agreeing with her. As exciting as it was, it was only a one-time thing. "You were so vocal about not doing it by the window but quiet about the stairs. Admit it that you were curious about what it would be like."