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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

"Would you mind if we called you Anna?" Sarah requested with a smile.

Anna's face lit up with delight as she responded, "No, not at all. Please feel free to call me that."

Curiosity brimming in her voice, Sarah continued the conversation. "So, how does it feel to be the wife of His Highness, the Grand Duke of Gerhard? It must be quite exciting to be part of the high society, isn't it?"

Anna furrowed her brow, feeling a sense of confusion wash over her. She struggled to grasp the underlying meaning behind Sarah's question. The ladies-in-waiting couldn't help but chuckle at her perplexed expression.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I get what you mean," Anna admitted, her voice tinged with curiosity.

"Oh, there's no need for that. I perfectly understand. Sometimes, men can be drawn to those in distress. It's like a favourite pastime for them, boosting their confidence as dominant figures," Sarah added with a hint of cynicism.

Remarks Of Disdain