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
[Bonus chapter] When the past comes knocking (1)
"Mother, I am going to fix my hair before Simon arrives. I think it would look better in a ponytail to show off my neck. I want to appear my best tonight," Kate said, twirling around in front of a mirror to check if all that she wore was perfect.
"That is a far better choice," Katrina spoke, standing behind Kate to make sure she was perfect for tonight.
Simon had sent a notice that he would love to join them for dinner which prompted the two to plan the perfect dinner. Before the court could start trying to take away her title, Katrina wanted Kate to grab onto Simon's. Her marriage to Simon would be their saving grace.
Kate was having more progress with Simon than she did with Edgar or any other gentleman. Katrina knew a proposal could not be far away after this dinner.