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
Trip (1)
"Alfred, wake up. Alfred," Edgar tapped the sleeping man who was no doubt waiting for him to return home. "A maid broke your special plates for when Tobias has-"
"What!" Alfred's eyes flew open. "How many were broken? Edgar, did you return just now? What time is it?"
"Too late for you to still be awake and shouldn't it be my wife who is patiently waiting to see me return?" Edgar looked up the stairs expecting to see Alessandra magically coming down as if she sensed his presence.
"The duchess has retired to her bed. I assured her I would stay awake until you returned home. Shall I have your dinner warmed up?" Alfred sat up from his chair.
"There's no need to bother the cook now-"