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
Trouble brewing (2)
"Your Highness, it is nearing time for you to prepare for dinner," a maid informed Hazel. "Should I inform the butler to prepare seats for your guests?"
"Is it really?" Hazel looked out at the sky only now noticing how much it had changed. "Wow, we've spent so much time here chatting away. None of us noticed how late it has become. I can't keep you away from Edgar much longer. Your time here has been wonderful, Alessandra."
"Thank you. I will try to return to being a wonderful hostess when I send the invitation to you. I would also like to extend one to you too, Linda. It is fun to have someone around who enjoys painting," said Alessandra.
After the many hours they spent together, she came to like Linda and vice versa. The awkward feeling from when they first met was long forgotten.