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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

The warhorse charged through the night's wind, its powerful strides carrying them towards the Duke of Sanad's mansion in the capital, a grand estate often used as his vacation residence. Drystan, a skilled rider, expertly guided the horse, ensuring a swift journey.

As they approached the entrance, the knight gently slowed the pace, allowing the warhorse to transition into a calm trot. They arrived at the main gate, where diligent guards stood watch. A line of carriages awaited inspection before proceeding through.

Drystan presented his invitation card to the guards, who sifted through it before granting them entry. Passing through the gate, they entered the main compound, which shimmered with the radiance of the forthcoming event.

Noble attendees and high-ranking officers could be seen making their way towards the main door, indicating that the ceremony would soon commence.

The Betrothal Ceremony