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] War at the table (1)
Edgar pinched the bridge of his nose. "Do not tell me that Alessandra is coming."
"The duchess is coming," said Alfred.
"Why the fuck…" Edgar turned around to where he came from and saw Alessandra coming towards them. He wanted her to stay behind for a good reason. Did she not hear who was at their gates? "Alessandra, I said I would deal with it."
"It didn't look like you were having a pleasant talk and I decided I should be by your side rather than hiding inside. What is happening?" Alessandra snuck a glance at the carriage on the outside of the gates. Edmund waved while Priscilla glared at her.
"Nothing we have to be concerned with-"
"Edgar's father has something to tell them about the girl Jennifer," Alfred talked over Edgar. "Edmund swears their time in the house will not end like that last. I am asking Edgar to let them in. It must be truly important for his father to visit."