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
Out the window (1)
"Edgar, why aren't you getting out?" Alessandra asked.
The carriage had arrived home, but Alessandra was the only one to step outside. Edgar remained seated and somehow as if Caleb had read Edgar's mind to stay, Caleb had not moved.
"I have something to take care of. Go inside and inform Alfred that I will return later. Do not wake up and have dinner if I do not arrive in time. Do not look so worried, Alessandra. I am just going to have a little chat with the baroness," Edgar flashed a smile to rid her of her worries.
"Edgar, I do not believe you are going there to just have a chat. Is this your way of making things better? She's just going to deny anything you ask her. We should speak with Mario instead and have him dismiss the rumors. You should not harm the baroness or Kate."