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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"That is the only way I will ask Edgar to release your mother," Alessandra said.
Kate opened her mouth to give an answer, but words would not come out. If she confessed to the things she did, then she would be ruined alongside her mother. She could never return to this town. Not that she ever could since her parents and late husband had completely destroyed her life here. She would have to move far away so that no one would recognise her.
Kate thought of what would happen to her if she would confess. She was only a child back then so they could not punish her for it now. The court should take pity for all that she endured with Simon. She would be free after she confessed to everything.
"I will go now and tell the court. When I return, my mother must be set free," said Kate.