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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

The scene unfolded as a vibrant and sunlit expanse adorned with lush bushes and an air of serenity. The contrast between the dimly lit passage and this radiant oasis left Anna momentarily awestruck.

Despite the initial discomfort, her pain-ridden eyes soon adapted to the brilliance of the surroundings, revealing the beauty that awaited her in this newfound realm of light and tranquillity.

Curiosity mingled with confusion as Anna stepped cautiously into the unknown site. Her surroundings left her in awe, and she couldn't help but wonder, "What is this place?"

Her eyes scanned the unfamiliar landscape, trying to make sense of her sudden transition.

As she took in her surroundings, a wave of astonishment washed over her. She had emerged from the mansion and found herself standing outside in an open space surrounded by wild untrimmed plants. The realisation filled her with a mixture of surprise and intrigue.

The Gathering Crowd