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
Fighting back (2)
"Is there something wrong?" Alessandra asked after she caught Hazel smiling at her.
"Not exactly. I am just happy each time I see the two of you together. It is fun to see how much Edgar has changed. Do you still not see how much you have him wrapped around your finger?" Hazel questioned, as it was painfully obvious but Alessandra was blind to it.
Hazel had seen it right away when they were at the ball. Now, she saw how much the look in Edgar's eyes changed as he was more smitten by Alessandra than before. Clearly, the couple had a good trip out of town.
"No. I am aware of how much Edgar likes me. It took me a while to notice what you meant," Alessandra replied.
A lot of confessions were made between the ball and now. Now, she was not worried about a contract that required the two of them not to have feelings for each other. Edgar had been very vocal about what he felt for her and the things he would do to make her happy.