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
Gather the servants (1)
Alessandra and Alfred looked at each other wondering who should be the one to start speaking first. Edgar's calm demeanor while he was clearly upset made the two uneasy.
"Alfred," Alessandra decided to be the first to break the tension. "You should bring the ointment. I will speak with Edgar about what happened."
"I will be back as fast as I can," said Alfred. He left the two newlyweds to talk in peace.
"Where is Sally?" Alessandra looked behind Edgar for the young girl she sent him for.
"She is outside helping to take out some of your things. Let's not beat around the bush now. What happened to your face? Do not try to tell me you fell or walked into anything. I am not a fool," Edgar only wanted to hear the truth.