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
Partners (2)
"Duke Collins, your wife, and I have come to ask for a favor."
"I've already done the two of you a favor by letting you spend the night here. Do not ask for more or you will find yourself where your bag is," Edgar replied, continuing to read up on updates concerning Federick. "How did the two of you get in? The door was locked and it is my understanding you do not have a key," he said to Alessandra.
"My bag is outside?!" Erin exclaimed. She thought by now it was in the room she would be sleeping in.
"Alfred told me where he kept the spare for himself," Alessandra replied. Alfred didn't question why they were attempting to enter Edgar's study when it was locked which meant he wanted to be alone. He just told them the exact location of the key in his room.
"Of course, he would," Edgar muttered, making a mental note to get back at Alfred and take away his key. "What is it?"