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
Cattiness (1)
"I can't imagine what it must feel like to say goodbye to your father, Kate. I'm going to cheer you up by buying whatever you want today," Grace announced.
Kate, Grace, and Lila sat outside a small shop to take a break from shopping around the town. Due to the cold weather, they decided to order tea to warm up and chat.
"It would have been great if you had attended the funeral but this is fine, I suppose. Don't cry later if I want an expensive bag to make myself happy," Kate partially joked as she was planning on getting a new bag out of this.
"Fine fine," Grace patted Kate's hand. "It's good Lila was there to comfort you. All the town has been talking about since yesterday is your father's funeral."
"As they should. He will be missed by a lot of people," Kate smiled, enjoying the attention the funeral placed on her family.
As they were confused by Kate's response, Grace and Lila shared a look.