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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 scanned the area, her eyes searching for her brother or any other Mederians from her entourage, but realised that none of them were yet to be present. A sense of excitement filled her, knowing she stood a chance.

"None of my people are here," she whispered, a twinkle in her eyes. "So... I could do it in secret!"

However, Flora voiced her concern, reminding Callis of the potential trouble she might face.

"Are you sure about this, Miss? I don't want to put you in any difficult situations, especially considering it goes against your customs," she cautioned.

Callis paused for a moment, contemplating the florist's words. But her eagerness overpowered her hesitations.

"They're not going to know since they aren't here," she reasoned. "If I make the wish and wear the flower for a short while, will that be enough?"

A Wish Half-Granted