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
Opening up (1)
"Thank you for the donations. We shall make good use of it. Please come again whenever you feel troubled or just in need of prayer," Peter said as he waved goodbye to the visitors. "Thank goodness the snow is not so bad today. I feared we wouldn't have many visitors today. I-no," his mood quickly changed when he spotted a carriage with the flag showing a falcon coming his way.
Peter was ready to run but then he remembered what happened last time with Edgar tripping him up. Instead, he remained where he stood and prepared himself to be toyed with by the devil.
To his pleasant surprise, it wasn't Edgar who stepped out of the carriage. After two large men stepped out, it was revealed to be Alessandra who came to visit the church.