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
Respect is earned (2)
"There you are. I thought I was going to grow old waiting for everyone to come to the table," Edmund said from his seat at the dining table.
"You are old," Edgar replied.
"Well, then older you little shit. Tell me, how on earth did you fall in love with my son?" Edmund looked to Alessandra for an answer because he could not understand why such a lovely lady was with his devil of a son.
"What is there not to fall in love with when it comes to me, father?" Edgar answered in Alessandra's place so she wouldn't be uncomfortable talking about love.
"True. Collins men have always been able to make women fall in love with them easily. You should be thankful for my genes, son. Your mother just added a little razzle-dazzle to your looks. Are you going to sit next to me, Alessandra? We have more to talk about."