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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 atmosphere in the grand hall was heavy with silence as they gathered. Kiev observed Anna and Kyren, their hands intertwined since they entered the hall. The display of affection piqued his curiosity.

If the grand duke indeed had such strong feelings for her, why did he settle for making her his concubine instead of marrying her legally?

The question lingered in Kiev's mind, but he hesitated to confront him, as it might spark another argument. For now, he intended to be patient and wait for the matter to be adequately resolved.

Soon after, Anryr arrived, having completed the necessary arrangements. The knight had placed Clara in the guestroom provided by the steward, and Elis had assisted in positioning the knightess comfortably on the bed, taking into account her condition. Thanks to the knowledge that the maid had acquired from Rafe and Ayden, she was well-prepared to care for Clara during her recovery.

The Knightess' True Identity