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
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"You can go inside to see your daughter," Mark said to Katrina who was sitting outside the room Kate was in, biting her nails out of worry.
Katrina stood up, not giving Mark a response since he made her wait so long to see her daughter, and went inside the room to finally see Kate. Katrina opened the door and felt her heart immediately sink because of Kate's state. She closed the door behind her to get some privacy for her and Kate.
"Kate," Katrina rushed to the bed. "Kate, wake up. Your mother is here. Kate," she called once more when she stood at the side of the bed.
Katrina bowed her head and bit her lip to hold back from crying. Kate should not see her crying now. She had to be strong to help Kate get past what happened with Simon.
"Mother?" Kate responded. She felt relieved to see a familiar face here in the court. "Mother," her eyes quickly filled with tears. "My face."