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
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"Are you alright, Eleanor?" Alessandra asked when Eleanor joined the group, but she was acting odd. Eleanor seemed flustered and lost in thought about something as she sat down beside her and Heather. "Did something happen in the bathroom? Did you fight with Reed?"
"No," Eleanor quickly denied Alessandra's accusation. She placed her hand on her forehead as she thought she heard Alessandra ask if she kissed Reed. "I'm going to be quick with this because I am sure the Duke won't care to keep it a secret. I kissed Reed in the-"
Heather spat out her drink and covered her mouth as it gained her some attention. Her mother would pass out if she were to have witnessed this. "I'm sorry," she apologized.