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
All in one room (5)
"She is inside washing her face. You can go in if you want to. No, you should go in," Alessandra changed her words since Oliver was the only person who could rest Emma's mind.
"Why is it always the two of you?" Oliver glared at Alessandra. It was bad enough Edgar was aware of his secret affairs but now his wife was too. "Am I supposed to believe this is a coincidence just like at the ball?"
Alessandra didn't see why each time she was around Oliver he would glare at her. She was married to someone he hated or perhaps still liked but she had nothing to do with whatever was going on between the two ex-friends.