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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 other knights watched the lovey-dovey scene like a stage play. As most of them were already married, they understood that Rafe was not only guiding his wife as a husband should but also protecting her pride, bringing gentle smiles to their lips.

"Oh, I'm going to cry over this! My Rafael has truly become a man," said Eric. "Well… not quite, since he hasn't consummated his marriage yet, but really… he's going to be a fine husband!"

Garin's smile, on the other hand, was wistful, a melancholic memory filling his thoughts. After losing his wife and child, the path to marriage felt unachievable to him. Yet, a lovely face briefly emerged in his mind, making his heart yearn.

Suddenly, Rafe coughed upon finishing eating the chicken dish. Panicked, Callis patted his back and requested help. The second-in-command knight rushed toward them, handing over his waterskin, which always hung at his waist since he was frequently on the move.

Buried Curiosity