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
The talk (4)
"Marquess-"
"I told you all not to bother me," Simon said, irritated with the butler disrupting his planning. Kate wanted Kyle and as a good husband, he was planning to bring the man here to be with Bella. He did not want to prolong Kate having her matching set to his Bella.
"Forgive me. There are three men approaching the house. One looks to be Duke Edgar Collins."
Simon froze when he heard Edgar's name. He quickly stood and went to the window to see if it was true. "You weren't toying with me. He's here. He's finally here," he smiled.
Simon had not grabbed Alessandra yet, but Edgar was already here visiting his home. "Clean this up quickly," Simon pointed to a map of the town. "Have Kate come out to greet our guests. I will open the door for him. Wait! How do I look?" Simon spread out his arms for his clothing to be inspected. He could not look terrible on such a joyous day.
"Wonderful-"