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
Desire (2)
"Your ability to go from angry to a flirt amazes me," Alessandra muttered. Just a moment ago he was ready to kill William and now he was here trying to make a reservation for pleasure when they return home. Alessandra swallowed her fright to strip in front of Edgar and replied, "I will do it. I cannot be teased if I somehow pass out in the midst of that."
"You won't if you remember to breathe. When we're in the moment you'd be surprised by how easy it is to forget about being embarrassed and act like a new person. Now, what would it take to make this party go by quicker," Edgar started to plot. He wanted to be out of here in less than an hour.
"Edgar, I intend on staying and enjoying the rest of the party. I am sure you can wait it out. I married such a horny man," Alessandra shook her head. "I'm doubting the number of women you slept with."
"If a man has such an alluring wife he'd always desire to have her. It is the same for you," said Edgar.
"What?"