Beneath her Mask

Zakkary Maximillian Sinclair have always lived abiding the rules and protocols of being a duke- a trait which was drilled to him as early as he could remember.

Being the eldest, he grew up upright and hard to please. Wanting things that are within his control. Be it work or personal. His aristocratic features perfectly matches his imposing and domineering behavior as well as his personal requirements in choosing his future duchess.

Being the heir of a massive dukedom, he must always make the right decision. Mistakes are unacceptable. And that applies to his future duchess too. She must be someone who is meek and docile. A well-mannered woman with an impeccable background and with squeaky clean reputation which means... untouched with any scandal.

The first time he saw Roxanna Astor, the initial thought that came to his mind was the word 'perfection'. A woman who seemed to have no qualms in agreeing to everything he wanted in a marriage. Her meekness was what drew him to her. It was what made him choose her. A woman who fits the qualification he wanted for a duchess.

Perfection.

But little did he know, he was in for a bloody big surprise.