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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 Eric and Rafe entered the galley, they were greeted with an unusual atmosphere. The kitchen crew gathered on one side of the galley appeared clueless and unsure what to do. This was highly unusual for them, as they would typically be busy preparing meals for the passengers and ship crew by now.

The commander, his wife, and the new 'teacher' were gathered on the other side of the galley, near the counter. Damon, Eli, and Ayden stood nearby, watching with concerned eyes. They looked at Eric and Rafe, who joined them with a defeated expression.

Curious about the situation, Eric lifted his head to see what was happening. Damon gestured towards the three people at the preparation counter.

In the tense quiet, Luke spoke up, "Let's start with cutting this onion."

Everyone watched Anna reach for the knife, but Kyren quickly took it.

Concerned, the commander said, "This knife is very sharp and dangerous. You might accidentally cut yourself."

The Cooking Class