In the bustling world of university life, Zhuo Yichen, a delicate and sheltered omega, has always been the center of his overprotective parents' world. But when he enters college, far from the warmth of home, he is confronted with a reality that doesn't quite fit his sheltered existence. Lilun, a quiet, reserved alpha from a broken home, is the complete opposite. He's used to taking care of himself, and his life revolves around independence and self-reliance.
A story about family, love, and finding oneself amidst the chaos of life.
Yichen's life has been a relentless cycle of abuse and neglect-until he moves into a new home with a mysterious tree standing tall in its courtyard. One fateful night, his blood seeps into the tree's roots, breaking an ancient curse and awakening Lilun, a powerful spirit bound to it for centuries.
As Lilun adjusts to a strange modern world, a series of gruesome homicide cases begin to unravel. Zhao Yuanzhou, the determined detective in charge, is drawn into a web of secrets and past, crossing paths with Yichen and the ancient spirit at his side.
'Whether you like it or not, I am bound to you now. You freed me, and in return, I will protect you.'