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 mask comes off (4)
"Let me get this straight. When I want to come outside the rain starts to fall but when you do, there is sunshine, butterflies, and birds singing. Tell me the truth, Edgar. Who did you have to pay for the world to give you such good luck?" Alessandra questioned, once again jealous of her husband.
"No need to pay when I was born with good luck. The world was simply trying to tell you to stay inside and be with your husband. I don't see why you're so fascinated with this garden when the one back home is much better."
"That is true but we soon have to leave so I want to enjoy every inch of the house. There are so many things I want to paint in this backyard. I should have brought along canvas and paint. Maybe next time when I return," said Alessandra.