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
Severed ties (4)
"You do not have to stay with me, Alessandra. I have already eaten and you've brought more books than I needed for my time on bed rest. Please, find something else to occupy your time with. You still have a party to plan," said Alfred. He hated to see Alessandra spending her day taking care of him when it was meant to be the other way around.
"The kittens will be upset if I leave now," Alessandra lied, holding up the white kitten she brought along to keep Alfred company. "Therefore I will stay."
Alfred stared at the kitten that could care less where it played. If he were to throw one of the toys Sally made for it out the door, it would chase after it and never look back.