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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

Elis felt her body go numb with fear as the realisation of the impending sentence sank in. Memories from her past flooded her mind; the pain of the whip on her fragile body during her time as a slave. Trembling uncontrollably, her face turned pale with shock.

"Your Majesty, I implore you to reconsider the punishment! Elis is not solely to be blamed! As the lady of this mansion, I'm also responsible for her. So, I plead with you, please find it in your heart to forgive her," Anna begged in desperation.

"Silence!" King Kyden's voice echoed with authority.

In that tense moment, Kiev exerted his strength, pushing past the royal knights who blocked his path. Those who tried to resist were instantly subdued by his formidable combat skills.

With lightning speed, he pulled Elis into his protective embrace, one arm holding her close while his other hand conjured a fireball, ready to unleash his magic attack.

Challenging The King