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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna

To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything!
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When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector.

Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. 

Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. 

Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. 

But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night."

Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman."
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Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities.

Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. 

For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. 

Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her.

Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

The Grand Duke's Soulmate

Anna looked down as her palms sweated and trembled. She was visibly nervous and distressed, wringing her hands and fidgeting with her dress. The entourage had departed this morning, and her body shook along with the movement as the carriage's wooden tyres rolled down the path.

They had been on the road for hours and took layovers twice. The landscape was transitioning from the lush green and golden hues of forest trees in summer to autumn's deep, warm hues.

The view was stunning. Nevertheless, they encountered hilly terrain as they proceeded west.

She heard her name being called. Her head turned to him, sitting beside her in the carriage.

"Huh?" Her erratic focus was now drawn to him.

Kyren's dazzling blue eyes looked at her with an unwavering gaze. His expression was gentle yet intense as if he were utterly attuned to the princess's emotions and needs.

The Journey To Gantz Began