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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 army descended from their horses and surrounded Kiev and Callis, their swords and spears poised and ready.

Armel's fear became evident. His face turned pale, and his trembling knees betrayed his anxiety. The instinct to flee surged within him, but Luke, sensing the intention, cautioned him against making any sudden moves.

Meanwhile, the captain of the authority army, recognising the grand duke, swiftly approached him to assess the situation.

"Your Highness, are you all right?" the captain inquired. "We received a report from Lady Rogers, Count of Medhir's daughter, stating that your mansion is under attack."

Rafe and Eric turned their gaze towards Kyren, their eyes filled with anticipation, waiting for his response that would determine the course of events.

Kyren, maintaining his composure, assured the captain, "I'm all right. I appreciate your support. However, I believe there has been a mistake. There is no attack on my mansion."

A Surprise 'Drill'