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
Gather the servants (3)
"You are making it harder for me to like you," Edgar said.
"Sally?" Alessandra wasn't aware anyone was following behind the two of them as she heard no footsteps.
Had Sally been purposely following behind them to hear what they were speaking about or was she genuinely not trying to interrupt their conversation? If it was the latter, it was common courtesy to make your presence known in case something private might be said.
"I wasn't trying to eavesdrop on your conversation on purpose. I came in, but neither of you said anything and left so I followed behind. I swear," Sally tried to plead her case.
"I don't believe you. Considering the glances I saw the baroness give you when you came out with your bag, I wouldn't be surprised if she threatened you to spy on us. Am I right or wrong?" Edgar saw the glance Katrina gave to Sally when he was taking Alessandra's bags from her bedroom.