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
Life with the Collins (2)
Alessandra bit her lip and turned her head away from the sight of Edgar struggling to get his fork out of Eli's grip. If she watched any longer, she was bound to laugh and make Edgar more frustrated than he already was. Edgar underestimated just how tightly Eli could hold onto something he liked and not let it go.
Edgar could get rid of her enemies and help bring down Grant, but he failed to take a fork from their son's hands. If Edgar kept the fork away from Eli any longer, their home would soon be filled with cries until a maid would bring a toy he liked.
Alfred felt the need to get up and help Edgar with it. It wouldn't be long before they would need to place a plate on the table for Elijah.
"I told you to let me try putting him to bed before we sat down for dinner, but you insisted on holding him. Sally is still around. Give him to her to hold while we finish eating," said Alessandra.