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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 duel commenced with a swift exchange of blows as the signal was given. Kyren and Kiev moved with synchronised fluidity, their movements mirroring each other in a dazzling display of force. They lunged and parried, their swords meeting in a symphony of metallic clashes, creating sparks that danced in the air.

Kyren initiated the offensive, launching a series of lightning-fast attacks to breach Kiev's defenses. His strikes were precise and calculated, each swing carrying the weight of his expertise.

The Mederian Prince, however, matched him blow for blow, his reflexes honed to perfection. He deflected Kyren's advances with expertly timed parries, showcasing his impeccable defensive skills.

As the duel between Kiev and Kyren intensified in the royal arena, their contrasting fighting styles became even more apparent. Kiev's movements were akin to a hummingbird in flight, swift and nimble, weaving in and out with remarkable agility.

An Intense Duel