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
Day out (1)
"You should be wary of certain streets in town and you should put your coat on when you feel cold. Everyone underestimates how this time of year causes a lot of people to get sick. If you start to feel sick please return home."
"Alfred, she is not a child. As much as I am happy that your concern has shifted from me to someone else, she does not need your lecture as if she is going to war. She is only going to town to go shopping or whatever trouble she can find herself in. Stop being an overbearing parent," said Edgar.
"I don't mind it," Alessandra replied much to Alfred's delight. "Thank you for the advice, Alfred."
"I'm just a little bit worried about the duchess going out without you, Edgar. You know a lot of people will either flock to her and try to do something stupid. I don't want her day to be ruined by others. Should we increase her guards to three? I think it is warranted on the first day out," said Alfred.