A wounded supreme werewolf overlord Ethan hides his true identity and marries Claire, a sharp‑witted alchemist guild leader, bound by a life‑saving blood‑bond. Manipulated by her greedy family and scheming nobles, Claire impulsively severs their sacred contract, driving her mysterious husband out of their household. As malicious council elders forge a fake heir to seize power, Ethan’s hidden imperial status gradually comes to light. Trapped in political plots, hostage crises and bloody power struggles, the pair must untangle past misunderstandings. Abandoning privileges and old‑fashioned dependency, they fight for fair rules for all clans, and learn to rebuild trust and an equal romantic bond amid wars and public trials.