In a gritty fantasy/western world, a burly human warrior finds himself bound by goblin law to a goblin widow after defeating her husband in combat.
The warrior, Kaelen, is initially wary and guilt-ridden, but the goblin wife, assertive and resourceful, insists on fulfilling her wifely duties, including cooking, cleaning, and offering herself to him.
The warrior struggles with his newfound responsibilities and the unexpected intimacy, while the goblin wife navigates her own desires and the complexities of goblin traditions.
The narrative explores themes of duty, guilt, and unexpected intimacy, with a focus on the warrior's internal conflict and the goblin wife's determination to fulfill her role.