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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

Callis looked at them in utter surprise, her brows furrowing in confusion.

"You don't see it? All of you?" she asked the knights, seeking confirmation. All knights shook their heads in unison, denying any sight of the said barrier.

"None of you saw it?" Kiev asked again in disbelief. Once more, they shook their heads in denial.

Callis couldn't help but question their honesty.

"You're not making this up, right?" she asked, wondering if a different answer would come out.

Rafe spoke up, "I can assure you that all of us are telling the truth. The only magic we witnessed was from both of you."

Even Queen Emelda voiced her agreement, saying, "I, too, failed to perceive any golden barrier as you said. What I saw was exactly as described by Mr. Amares."

"This is indeed perplexing. I had assumed the Grand Duke is a magic practitioner like us," said Kiev, rubbing his chin in wonder.

The Curiosity On Magic