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
[Bonus chapter] Expecting (1)
"You're pregnant?" Heather exclaimed. "I'm sorry," she looked around to make sure no one was nearby to hear the news. It should be passed around before Edgar heard it. "Congratulations!"
"I need to have a doctor visit my home but Priscilla is certain I am," Alessandra said.
"You are. You don't have to prepare yourself for disappointment because you are pregnant. I know a pregnant woman when I see one. I was once pregnant. You are with child," Priscilla said for the last time.
"This is good news. It's a good decision to leave instead of staying with these women. I will join you. I cannot wait to see Edgar's reaction. The two of you will make excellent parents. Excuse me. I need to have my carriage brought around," Heather said, leaving the two momentarily to inform a servant she was ready to leave and needed her carriage.