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
Shame (2)
The guards helped Kate out of the room first since she needed to be taken to a doctor.
Bella nervously rubbed her hands as it was her turn to finally leave. It was a surreal moment and she hoped she had not nodded off to sleep leaving this to be all a lie. That she would open her eyes and end up back in this room. Leaving was too good to be true. If this was a dream, it felt truly real and she would enjoy it while it lasted.
"Bella," Edgar called to the young woman who seemed hesitant to leave.
Bella looked behind her at Edgar who promised to personally escort her home. She didn't feel safe with anyone but him since he was the first face she saw when the door opened. "I know I said I wanted to get out of here quickly, but I'm scared. What if I wake up and I am back down here? My mind doesn't want to believe this is real. What if Simon comes back?"