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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

Anna and Kyren turned to the source of the voice and saw the Marquess of Sylvere and his three sons bowing respectfully to him and his wife.

"Greetings, Marquess of Sylvere. Please rise. It has been a while since we last met," Kyren greeted them.

The Marquess and his sons lifted their heads from their bow, and the grand duke extended his hand for a handshake. Anna took several steps back, giving some space for her husband. She watched the high-ranking noble family approach Kyren, accepting the handshake.

As the men exchanged pleasantries, Anna observed the respectful and congenial demeanour of the Marquess and his sons. It was clear that they held the grand duke in high regard, and their interactions reflected both their admiration and the genuine friendship they shared.

"Yes, Your Highness. It has been a while. How are you doing right now?" the Marquess inquired.

Meeting The Marquess' Family