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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

Within the grand hall, Sarah and her assistant, Naise, stood with serious expressions. A servant promptly arrived, offering refreshments to the guests.

"My lady, please have a seat first and enjoy some tea," the servant invited, trying to create a more relaxed atmosphere.

"I'm not here for a leisurely tea time! I'm here to see the Mederian Princess! Where is she?" Sarah demanded in a harsh tone, dismissing the servant's suggestion.

"Another servant has gone to inform her. I'm sure we'll receive an update soon," the servant replied, attempting to maintain composure in the face of Sarah's impatience.

"An update?" the noble lady scoffed. "Are you deaf? I explicitly told you I wanted to see her! This is urgent! It cannot wait!"

"Forgive me, my lady, I..." the servant began apologising, but Anryr's arrival cut off his words. The steward greeted Sarah and her assistant with respect and acknowledged their presence.

Confronting The Malicious Slander