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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

All eyes turned toward the sound, anticipating its origin. Before they knew it, a playful puppy burst into the room, barking excitedly. As soon as the small dog caught sight of Anna, it dashed towards her, wagging its tail excitedly and barking with joy at the unexpected encounter.

Elis arrived at the door. Holding the frame of the door, she panted to catch her breath from her frantic attempt to catch the dog. She had spotted the puppy running towards the small garden nearby and had rushed over to intercept it.

All the servants in the mansion were made known that the grand duke disliked pets. The only animal he showed any favour towards was his own warhorse, Maximillian.

The princess picked up the puppy, barking at her feet. Seeing this, Elis quickly approached Anna.

"I'm sorry, but you must hand me the dog, please," she pleaded. "I need to get it out of here before Mr. Foster finds out."

An Unexpected Furry Friend