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
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"Baroness, I have to advise you it wouldn't be a good look for you and Kate to go out buying new dresses when you are supposed to be mourning the baron and preparing for his funeral. In the long run, this can have a negative impact on both of your reputations," said James.
It was something the two women should know but they were only interested in looking good.
"So what? Do you expect me to wear something I've worn before or that is out of season in the presence of the king and other suitors? Absolutely not! Alessandra will have a gorgeous dress thanks to the duke, are you expecting me to look bland? No mother," Kate stomped her right foot on the floor.
Everyone would already be talking about how Alessandra stole her chance to marry the duke and they would be pitying her. Kate wanted to look better than anyone at the ball to make everyone question the duke's choice of a wife. Even Edgar would see he made the wrong choice.