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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 Knights of Gerhard gathered at the palace's main gate, their urgency and determination evident. It didn't take long for Eric and Eli to join the group, further bolstering their ranks.

"Hurry up! We need to get inside now!" Noah shouted impatiently, directing towards the two knights.

However, Eric moved forward, assuming his position as the second-in-command knight.

"Wait! I'll lead us all," he declared firmly. "We can't simply rush in without thinking, as we don't know the current situation inside the palace."

Noah's worry for their lady's safety overshadowed any notions of caution. He raised his voice, frustration and urgency colouring his words. "Our lady could be in danger! I don't have time for planning or slow-motion actions!"

"I am the second-in-command knight! If you want to enter the palace with us, you must follow the command chain and respect authority!" Eric emphasised to him the importance of following proper protocols.

Protecting Their Beloved Lady