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
A seat at the table (3)
"Now that the dark cloud is gone, I say we sit at the table and enjoy whatever food you have planned. It would be good if Edmund could join his mother in leaving, but I will take what I can get. Let me introduce you to my guest," Priscilla said, tugging on Alessandra's hand so they could move away from watching Rose leave.
Alessandra looked away from the front door to Priscilla. "I honestly thought you were bringing Mark. I am a little bit disappointed. I kept the fact you were bringing someone a secret so I could see Edgar's face."
"What part of I don't want a man who is involved in the court don't you understand? I want someone who is the opposite of my first husband. Someone who has time to spend with me. I knew him a long time ago and he just happened to be in Lockwood recently. He has been doing well with showering me with gifts. Look at my shoes," Priscilla said, holding up her dress a bit to show off the shoes she received.