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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

When the first light of day emitted at dusk, Drystan and Alex went to find the nearest jetty at Eric's order. The other men remained at the camp waiting for their return. They had all been briefed on the changes in the route and mode of transportation as decided by the commander.

Anna slept well and came out from the tent to join the knight for breakfast. Accompanied by Kyren, the two approached the group and sat before the campfire, waiting for the meal to be ready. The knights bowed, paying respect to the couple.

"Good morning, my lady," said Ayden to Anna.

"Good morning, Ayden. Nice weather today, it seems," she returned the greeting with a subtle smile.

"Yes, it is. How are you feeling today?" the assistant healer asked.

"I'm feeling much better, thank you."

"Good morning, my lady," Rafe greeted the princess as he approached her.

"Good morning, Rafe," she replied, noticing his agility despite his head injury.

Changing Course