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
Shame (4)
"His ability to sleep anywhere is somewhat amazing," Caleb said, looking down at his brother who claimed a chair in the court as his own and went to sleep. "I delivered the message to the Duchess. I doubt she plans to go to sleep before you return. Alfred was also still awake."
"Right," Edgar tapped his arm with his fingers.
"Where is she?" Bella nervously played with her fingers as she awaited her mother's arrival at the court. "I would have seen her by now if they would just let you take me home."
'I would also be home by now,' Edgar thought.
"I'm sure she will be here soon," Mark promised as he approached the small group. Bella was sticking close to Edgar while Kate was in a room being looked at by a doctor. "Do you want something to eat or drink, Bella?"