For seven grueling years, Primordial Wolf-King Velen binds his godly aura in agonizing shackles, masquerading as a harmless invalid to shield his mate Mireya. She returns from her military conquests bloated with pride, brazenly displaying a rival commander's unborn child and demanding Velen act as the nursemaid. The humiliating betrayal turns bloody when Mireya's arrogant entourage viciously strikes down Velen's elderly attendant in their courtyard.
Pushed past his breaking point, Velen snaps his ancient iron cuffs and strides into the sacred temple assembly. As Mireya burns their bond certificate in mocking triumph, the highest regional elders recognize the sovereign mark and drop their faces to the floor. Velen reclaims his imperial mantle, stripping his treacherous bride of all titles before sending her into the freezing tundra.
