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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

Alex's eyes widened in astonishment as he felt the touch of her lips grazing his cheek. His face quickly turned a shade of crimson, resembling a ripe pomegranate, as the rush of emotions flooded through him. He was taken aback by the unexpected display of affection, unsure how to respond.

"Wha… what are you doing?" Alex's hazel eyes wide-opened, full of shock as he turned to her.

"It's a thank you kiss!" Meredith said hastily.

The knight, momentarily surprised by the unexpected kiss, found himself at a loss for words. His gaze remained fixed on Meredith's pale face, his mind racing to process the situation and find an appropriate response.

After a brief pause, the knight cleared his throat and stood up.

"Forgive me, Lady Grey, but it is considered an indecent act for a maiden to kiss an unmarried man," he stated, his tone reflecting a sense of decency.

Meredith, undeterred by his words, mustered her courage to explain herself.

[Bonus chapter] A Determined Confession