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
Jealousy (1)
"Has Alfred been feeding the two of you too much? I feel like you have gotten bigger while I was not around. I hope we can find your mother and take her in too," Alessandra said while she played with the two kittens using a feather she found. "I bought gifts for you two. Why are the two of you nice to me when Edgar is not around?"
'Where has Edgar gone?' She looked at the door.
Alessandra had not seen Edgar since their last conversation. He was giving her space but wasn't this too much space? When was he planning on returning?
She sat on the floor playing with the kittens to pass the time until dinner was ready. Sally visited for a short moment to bring the kittens and informed Alessandra that she last saw Edgar walking around with Caleb.
"Caleb must be telling Edgar everything that happened today. He's my guard but he's Edgar's eyes and ears when he's not around. I don't mind," said Alessandra.