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
Drunken antics (1)
"Alfred, were you waiting for us?" Alessandra asked as Edgar helped her out of the carriage. After being away for more than two hours, they finally returned home.
"I always make sure the two of you have returned home safe and sound. Did you enjoy your time out, duchess?" Alfred sat up from the chair he had brought outside to sit on while he waited for the two of them to return home.
"Yes. Alfred, sometimes I hear you call Edgar without his title. You can do the same for me. You are more of a family member to him than a servant so you are like that to me. Please call me Alessandra instead of duchess," Alessandra requested from him.
"No can do. Alfred and I have a special relationship which is why he gets to call me so casually. You cannot just-"