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
Plotting (3)
"Baroness, Clark is here to see you again," James informed Katrina.
Katrina scowled, annoyed with Clark's desperate attempts to speak with her. It was unfortunately inevitable the two of them would have a conversation. She did not plan to remain hidden away in her home to avoid him. "Invite him inside for dinner. Make sure you do not give him one of our good wines. Trash like him does not deserve it."
"Yes baroness," James walked ahead to let the man inside. He knew it would be a pain when other Barretts started to arrive for the funeral. "Good evening-"
"About time. It started to drizzle and my good coat almost got wet. I'm going to catch a cold because of how long you waited. Where on earth is that woman?" Clark loudly questioned in order to bring Katrina out of her hiding hole. "Has she run away from me?"