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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

"Charles and both of you, please wait outside," the king commanded, his voice firm and authoritative.

The chamberlain and the Knights of Gerhard nodded, acknowledging the king's order. They quietly exited the room, positioning themselves just outside while giving the occupants the necessary privacy.

Charles swiftly closed the door, recognising the significance of maintaining confidentiality in such a delicate situation.

Drystan's concern was evident as he turned to the chamberlain, seeking answers.

"Lord Enos, what is happening? Why is the Queen accusing His Highness in such a manner?"

Charles shook his head, his worry mirroring the knight's.

"I don't know the full details yet. The situation is unclear."

Alex, the hazel-eyed knight, furrowed his brow in deep thought. Suddenly, a memory resurfaced, a nagging conversation he had overheard earlier that morning between Rafe and Rosalie regarding Kyren's rough treatment of the lady.

Mistaken Perception