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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

"You don't have to worry about anything. I will accompany you during your stay in the palace," Rafe assured Anna as he relayed the order from the King of Cassian. The directive was for her to reside in the palace while Kyren was away temporarily.

Anna sought solace in their presence on the settee between Sylvia and Meredith. Despite her heart feeling heavy with sadness at the impending separation from Kyren, she understood and accepted that his duty lay in defending the kingdom's security.

Sylvia, sensing Anna's inner turmoil, offered words of comfort.

"It'll be fine, Anna. We'll come to the palace every day to keep you company. You won't feel lonely, and before you know it, His Highness will be back to you," she said, wrapping her arms around the princess and gently rubbing her shoulder in a consoling gesture.

Anna turned to her friend, a wistful smile gracing her lips.

The Ladies Plan for A Meaningful Memory