Norgren the ogre wants nothing more than a mate of his own, and he’s found the perfect one: a beautiful, curvy woman named Tally, who works as an apothecary in the nearby human town. He expects her to be thrilled about the charming, cozy home he’s built for her, but Tally flees in fear instead—shattering Norgren’s heart. But then war comes to Tally’s home, and she may have no choice but to come back to Norgren for help. Will he get past his hurt and rejection and take her in? A full list of tropes and CWs are available on the author's website. Features a guaranteed HEA!