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
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"Do not push your vegetables to the side, Alessandra."
"Stop watching me eat," Alessandra palmed his head with her free hand and pushed it to face his own plate. It was uncomfortable to have someone watching you while you ate. "How much longer do you plan to torture me for letting your parents come inside?"
"Till we fall asleep. I told the two of you that inviting them in would be a bad idea but you and Alfred are so stubborn. Now you must deal with the consequences, "Edgar looked at Alfred as he said this. He was messing with Alessandra now but Alfred would soon have his turn.
"There is someone at the door. I will go check," Alfred excused himself.
"You cannot abandon me now, Alfred. The two of us must stay together," Alessandra stated as Alfred continued to leave her. "He abandoned me. Were you supposed to be having guests over or do you think it's your parents?"