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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"Thank you for coming along with me, Alfred. I doubt Edgar would have let me out of his sight if you didn't offer to travel with me," said Alessandra.
One day had passed since she last saw her mother and sisters. A letter was sent for them to meet again in town. Edgar was against it as he had matters to take care of in the palace but Alfred offered to come along with her. Edgar was to come later on once he was finished with his work.
"I feel like I am moving with an army," Alessandra said, looking at the others who were squashed in the carriage.
Aside from Alfred, Sally, Caleb, Reed, Andre, Clyde, and Alessandra's new female guard Ivy were present. Reed rode with Andre out front with the coachman while everyone else squeezed together on one side.
Alessandra looked at the space between her and Alfred. "I told you someone should sit here with me and Alfred. The four of you look squashed together over there. I'm surprised that the seat has not broken."