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
Birthday ball (4)
"The staring is starting to feel uncomfortable. I hope there will be something else to capture their attention soon. I knew not wearing the mask would bring a lot of attention but this is ridiculous," Alessandra said, trying not to look directly at the crowd of people watching her.
Tobias was the main character for the night and yet, hardly anyone was looking in his direction. It was starting to feel like she stole the spotlight from the birthday boy. She would gladly give it back to Tobias.
"I've been wondering if I should leave your side to get away from it. I'm joking," Eleanor chuckled when Alessandra panicked. "I will help protect you from these gossiping fools until your husband returns. I thought they said no personal guards are allowed inside?"
Alessandra looked at Reed who was bored out of his mind. "Reed is here as a guest," she explained.
"I see," Eleanor replied.