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
All in one room (3)
"Am I missing something?" Simon looked down at Kate for an explanation for why Edgar was speaking to her with a bit of hostility in his voice.
Kate looked up at him with a pitiful expression and shook her head as if she did not know what was going on.
"Duke Collins, can I ask what is your problem with my date?" Simon decided to find out for himself since Kate didn't know.
"No," Edgar bluntly replied. Edgar had no reason to answer any of Simon's questions. Why was Simon even standing before him with Kate? They weren't friends and hardly acquaintances. Kate should have at least an ounce of common sense to know not to approach him.
"I don't think you should get in between the relationships of two sisters. Alessandra-"