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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

"Oh, my! This is so beautiful!" Anna exclaimed with awe as they stepped into the garden area of the Crown Prince's quarters.

The expansive space was meticulously maintained, radiating a sense of serenity and elegance. Lush golden, red leaves adorned the surroundings, with vibrant autumn blooms scattered throughout.

"There's a special flower right in front, my lady! You're surely going to love it when you see it!" Mary chimed in.

She guided the princess and her two other companions, Scarlett following closely behind.

As they approached, Anna's eyes widened in astonishment. Before her, stood a type of flower she had never encountered in her entire life – blue roses. Their petals held a mesmerising hue, a delicate shade of dark, deep colour that seemed almost otherworldly.

"Goodness heavens! Where did these come from?" Anna inquired, her fingertips gently grazing the velvety petals of the blue roses.

An Encounter With The Smart Gardener