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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"At least she was truthful about the rain. They must have been excited to see the weather on their side," Alessandra said as she looked out the window at the rainwater running down the glass. "You should ask Tobias to let Alfred and Rose join in on creating strategies for war. They are both excellent planners."
"I will think about it. I'm afraid we found ourselves in a predicament with this weather. Alfred took all the umbrellas," said Edgar.
"Oh. We'll be fine. The distance to the door from the carriage is not that far. A little water won't hurt us unless they intended for us to get sick. If Calvin sees the carriage has returned he might come out with an umbrella for us. This is the perfect weather to sit near a fire and enjoy something warm."
"Hmm," Edgar replied. To him, the weather suited lying around in bed to enjoy the peace.