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
A thorn in Edgar's side (2)
"You seem different," Mario commented when they were finally alone in a private room.
"Good or bad?" Alessandra asked since Mario knew her for many years. She would hate to hear she changed for the worse from an old friend.
"Good. I have never seen you dressed up like this," said Mario while he looked over her appearance.
Alessandra looked down at the dress made for her by Erin. "I have a dressmaker now. I no longer have to wear my mother's old dresses."
Mario also noticed there was a glow to her now compared to how dull she looked back at home. Still, he wasn't on board with her being here. He wasn't a fan of Edgar, especially after the conversation they shared. "Does he treat you well? Are the servants here treating you well?" He added in case the first question was too much.