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
First night (2)
"You will need to ask the duke to have shelves built to place some of the paint. There was also paint packed up in the belongings you had sent here. There won't be enough space," Sally concluded after looking around the room.
They barely had enough room to get most of the canvas out of the way. The bigger ones were lined up against the wall while the smaller ones took up a lot of shelf space.
"I will ask Edgar about it during dinner. I think we just need someone who might be better at organizing than us. Still, we did a good job. Thank you," Alessandra was proud of what she accomplished with Sally so far.
"You do not need to thank me. This is my job after all. Should we-Oh!" Sally finally noticed how much darker the sky was becoming when her eyes landed on the window."It is getting dark, duchess. How long has it been since you have eaten? I cannot remember."