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
Surprisingly calm (3)
The ride home had been quiet much to Alessandra's dismay. She tried starting a conversation with Edgar but after receiving short responses she had given up. It was obvious Edgar was angry so why was he acting nonchalant about the matter? Was there something else that occurred during his time out of the palace that was weighing his mind more than her bruise?
'What happened to us communicating?' She thought. Alessandra desperately wanted to know what was going on inside his head since he was so calm that she could not read his expression.
Alessandra walked up the steps of their home, happy to find Alfred waiting for them at the door. "Good evening, Alfred," she greeted him.
"You are hurt," Alfred said, quickly noticing the wound.
"I was struck by a stone but the person is being dealt with," she replied.
Alfred was glad Edgar had taken care of the person who dared to hurt the Duchess. "Edgar must have-"