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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 grand dining hall exuded an atmosphere that blended formality with a lingering sense of calm. The meticulously set table boasted exquisite silverware and delicate porcelain, a testament to the regal ambience that enveloped the space.

Seated at the table were Anna and Kyren, joined by the king and queen for an intimate lunch. Meanwhile, their devoted escorts sat in a separate room, allowing the family a private moment.

"Where are the princesses?" inquired the queen, her voice filled with curiosity and anticipation, directed towards one of her attendants.

"They should be on their way, Your Majesty. I have relayed your message to the governess," the lady replied respectfully.

The queen nodded lightly, acknowledging the attendant's response. In a matter of moments, two lively young girls, aged five and four, came bounding into the room, followed closely by their vigilant governess.

A Family Gathering