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
No hard feelings (3)
"Why are you still here? There is nothing for you," Katrina said, looking to her right where Clark sat with his feet on the table. He continued to show why he didn't belong in places like this. Clark was more of a fool than she thought if he truly believed Desmond left something behind for him.
Desmond might have made promises to Clark when they were alone but Katrina recalled how Desmond would always say he wouldn't waste his time leaving his valuables with Clark. Anyone would be a fool to have Clark in their will.
"Mister court man," Clark said, referring to Mark as he had forgotten the name. "Please tell her that I can be present."
"Get your feet off my table," Mark said in a low tone as he stared at the man he suddenly felt the urge to throw something at. "In case you have forgotten, this is the court."