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
The king is here (4)
"There is nothing for you to judge, Tobias. I do not care what your opinion of her is as it will not change the fact that we are married."
Tobias ignored Edgar's words and held out his hand mid-air for Alessandra to shake.
"My name is Tobias Castro, the current king of this land and friend of your husband. It's nice to meet you."
"Alessandra Collins, wife of your friend. Do I need to curtsy, Your Highness?" Alessandra had never been in the presence of royalty to know if she was meant to curtsy now or if she had missed the chance when she learned he was the king.