“For the sake of the alliance, you must marry Grand Duke Cardin Harzent of the Alkan Empire.” Instead of her half-sister Bridget, Annette ends up engaged in a political marriage to Cardin Harzent, a war hero rumored to be a terrifying monster. But on the day she departs for the Empire to wed him, she’s mysteriously ambushed—and turned back into a child! Fearing that the alliance with the Empire will collapse… “I’m actually a devoted admirer of Lady Hayworth.” “Being this adorable should be a crime!” She receives overwhelming affection from her new imperial family, and— “Our princess may do anything she wishes.” Cardin, despite the ominous rumors, proves to be unexpectedly gentle. He even seems to forget that she’s older than he is. “Grand Duke, I’m not really a child.” “Of course I know. So… shall we do chiki-chika?” For some reason, her fiancé is determined to “raise” her. What on earth is going on here?! --- Extra tags #LightSmut # SlowBurnRomance #AgeRegression #ImperialSetting #WarHeroMaleLead #PoliticalMarriage