Matt and Tara, married warriors, are taken as slaves in a dark fantasy world. They earn coin through dangerous adventures, hoping to buy their freedom. On the road they remain equals, but at home their master Talon rules, including commanding Tara to share his bed. Tara desperately loves Matt, yet feels an unwanted physical draw toward being used by Talon, without emotional attachment. Her strength, battle scars, wild crimson hair, and history of leading others make Talon's dominance especially enticing and unsettling to her.