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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

[WARNING: This chapter contains the scene of a suicidal attempt and self-harm. Please read with discretion.]

"Kyren, please, I implore you to hear me out! I don't want any war or conflict because of me," Anna pleaded, hoping to find common ground and a way to resolve the situation without resorting to violence.

But Kyren's patience had worn thin.

"I said let my hand go before I push you away! This is my last shred of patience!" he cautioned, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. His words carried a sense of finality, revealing his resolve to take action if necessary.

Anna's refusal was unwavering. She couldn't let go of her convictions and the belief that a nonviolent solution was possible. Her voice, filled with determination, clashed with Kyren's frustration.

"No!" she exclaimed with defiance and a refusal to yield to Kyren's ultimatum. She stood her ground, unwilling to change her choice.

A Desperate Attempt