SUBARU KAYANO

Sharp eyes, a stiff expression, and a commanding voice— Raised as a warrior, Angelica, the daughter of a Royal Army general, is infamous for her cold demeanor and is mockingly called the “Ice Villainess.” Even when her engagement is publicly broken at her own announcement party, she maintains her composure, determined not to bring shame to her family’s code of honor. However, the fact that there is no heir is a serious problem. Convinced that marriage is impossible for someone shunned by high society, Angelica secretly begins searching for a man who will provide her with a child—no strings attached. To her surprise, the one who steps forward is none other than the Crown Prince Elvan, the very man admired by noble ladies across the kingdom… and to whom Angelica has sworn her loyalty!?

With sharp eyes, forbidding features, and a commanding voice, Angelica isn't your typical beauty. The only daughter of a royal army general, she was raised as a warrior and earned the nickname “Ice Witch” due to her prickly personality. Thanks to all that, she's already lost one engagement, and has resigned herself to never marrying. But that does nothing to lessen the expectation that she will provide an heir…so what's a lady of battle to do but secretly hunt for a man to help her conceive? It isn't long before a man comes to her, and he happens to be Prince Elvan, the crown prince and the very person to whom Angelica has sworn allegiance!