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
Not the best time (1)
"Edgar! Crap," Alfred winced from sitting up too quickly.
Alessandra went to his side to help him lay back down.
Edgar stopped walking and ran his hand through his hair. Alfred would make his wounds worse again to stop him from leaving. "Why are you protecting her now?" He asked, needing to know the answer.
"I am not. I almost died today and someone I promised would not die has perished. I would love to converse with your mother before you sever all ties with her. That is why I want to leave it till morning," said Alfred.
"He won't be able to travel tomorrow or the day after that," Robert spoke up because he was overhearing the conversation. "You must stay in bed, take the medicine I have provided, and frequently clean the wounds. If you want to use your arm in the future, you must stay in bed."