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
Familiar (1)
"Alessandra," Wilma called out to her as they were about to cross each other in the hallway. She noticed Alessandra seemed lost in thought as she neither heard nor saw anyone walking right up to her. "Alessandra," she called again.
"Huh? Oh, hello grandmother," Alessandra greeted Wilma. "How long have you been standing before me?"
"Just for a moment. I was calling you but you didn't answer me at first. What is occupying your mind? Nervous about the dinner?" Wilma asked, thinking the pressure of making sure Edgar have a good dinner was worrying Alessandra.
"No, I am just thinking of what will happen after dinner. Do you think people care too much about appearances and wealth?" Alessandra questioned, as she needed to hear what someone from another generation thought.