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
Men at the gates (4)
Tobias resisted the urge to drive the sword right into her heart to end her life but just as he told Edgar, they needed her alive to testify against Grant though he planned to kill Grant regardless.
"Did you plan to take my face along with her hand?" Edgar asked, letting go of Julia to get to his feet. Tobias had aimed the sword quite close to his body. "I've always known you were jealous of my face."
Tobias snickered, thankful for Edgar calming his anger momentarily with a comment about himself. Just like that, they were back in a good place. He knew Edgar's anger wasn't meant for him but they were two very angry husbands. "Can you lend me your army, Edgar? The Henson's control most of the palace army so-"