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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"Do not leave me with these people again," Edgar replied, annoyed with the young ladies not far away from them. There was only so much whispering, giggling, and staring he could take from the two young women who left the room shortly after Alessandra had gone inside.
"Edgar, how are you to deal with our children if you get annoyed so easily?" Alessandra chuckled.
"They will be our children. All of you seem to think I like all children. Others," Edgar looked behind Alessandra to where her mother stood with her sisters. "Are quite annoying. They are replicas of their annoying parents. Our children will not bother me."
"Of course. How can I forget the way you think? Would you like to be introduced? I won't stop you if you want to introduce yourself. My sisters are excited to speak with us," Alessandra said.