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
A mother's help (1)
One month later.
"Where did you get your bag? I need a new set before spring comes. I've started to plan out my looks for the season."
"I've already sat with my dressmaker to look over fabric. You will be jealous when you see what I have planned."
Alessandra drowned out the conversation about dresses, shoes, and bags. She was more focused on the juice that calmed her stomach. She hoped the conversation wouldn't turn to her about what she was planning for spring. She was going to wear whatever Erin had planned for her.
"Duchess, excuse me for being late," Heather said as she sat down beside Alessandra. "Did I miss anything important?"