Annette is compelled into a political union with Cardin Harzent, a legendary warrior from the Arkan Empire feared for his monstrous appearance, taking the place of her half-sister. Her journey to meet her future husband is violently interrupted when she is mysteriously transformed into a young girl. Terrified that her childish state will shatter the crucial alliance, she is astonished to find her new family is overwhelmingly affectionate. Most surprising of all is Cardin himself, who is nothing like the brutal man from the stories. He is incredibly kind, yet he seems to treat her like an actual child, completely disregarding her true age. Despite her protests, he is determined to dote on her and raise her, leaving Annette utterly bewildered by her fiancé’s peculiar behavior.
