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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

Anna's heart weighed heavy as she woke up the next day, the previous night's events still fresh in her mind. The revelation of her true parentage to the nobles and the accompanying sadness lingered within her, threatening to overshadow her resolve.

However, she remained steadfast in her decision not to let regret consume her. It no longer mattered to her as long as she could reclaim a sense of normalcy and ensure the safety of those she cared about.

As Anna prepared for the day, Rosalie entered the room, surprised to find her already washed up and in the process of getting dressed. Concern etched on her face, Rosalie expressed her worry.

"Oh, my lady! Why didn't you call me? I thought you were still asleep. Luckily, I came to check on you!"

Anna reassured the chief maid with a smile, appreciating her dedication.

The Rightful Heir of Ardel