Evelyn's leopard beastman boyfriend Hayden cheats on her with rich girl Vivian, sneering at her slum origins and muddy scent. Heartbroken, Evelyn picks up an injured "stray dog" beastman Adrian on the street — deciding to trade in her unfaithful cat. She doesn't know Adrian is actually the Empire's most noble wolf colonel, missing in action. He plays pitiful to earn her trust, hiding his power and cunning. Adrian helps Evelyn crush her cheating ex and his new lover, exposing betrayers along the way. His identity slowly unravels. Evelyn discovers his lies — yet feels a love that never deceived her heart. He lied about many things. But loving her was never one of them.
