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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 day of the proclamation had finally arrived.

Anna stood within the exquisite chamber of the palace, surrounded by the opulence of her surroundings. Her heart fluttered with a mix of excitement and nervousness as she prepared for the momentous event.

Gently, Rosalie took the delicate ornament and skillfully tucked it into Anna's hair, her touch light and precise. A wide smile graced her lips as she stood back to admire her handiwork.

"You look absolutely stunning, my lady!" the chief maid exclaimed with genuine admiration. "Just like a radiant bride on her wedding day."

Curiosity sparked within Anna's emerald eyes as she caught sight of her reflection in the mirror. She turned her gaze inward, carefully observing her transformed appearance.

Her face had been adorned with a subtle touch of powder, enhancing her natural beauty. A delicate stroke of blush coloured her cheeks, bestowing upon them a gentle pink hue reminiscent of plum flower petals.

The Proclamation Day