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
Saving friendships (3)
"Duchess, I have been trying to hold it in but I can't anymore. Where is your mask?" Eleanor asked as she reached the limit of holding back her curiosity. "Do you only wear it at gatherings?"
"Oh," Alessandra touched her face only now realizing she was without it in front of Eleanor and Linda. She was already so comfortable with not having it on at home that she did not pay attention to putting it on around unexpected guests. "I started to not wear it at home."
"I see. You look beautiful without it," Eleanor gave her a thumbs up.
"Thank you. Eleanor, are you sure you can fix what happened to Hazel?" Alessandra asked.