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
Hypocrite (3)
"I did-"
"I don't know if I can believe you. You weren't too shaken up about his death. It felt like I was the only one mourning him. Did you want me or was I just a part of your plan?" Kate asked as she felt her mother only had a child so that her father would not leave too much money to Alessandra. He would have to split it between children.
Katrina hesitated but she was here to be completely honest with Kate. "I had you because it was what your father wanted and it helped me secure my spot as his wife. I could not wait around and let Melanie walk back into his life. I had a good opportunity so I took it. Regardless, I have always loved you, Kate. More than anything."
Katrina stood up. "From the moment you came into this world, I had a new purpose-"