Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book
Rate this book
THIS VERSION IS OUT OF PRINT AS OF JULY 2017
---
Life gets complicated when the empress orders Alitus to find out if a friend's lover is having an affair. Especially since the affair is with Alitus. Passion. Submission. Loyalty. A Chosen bares his heart forever. Alitus lives in a world full of political intrigue, and he is supremely alone. As a Better, an enhanced human, he can touch no one -- his pheromones are addictive. He keeps his affair with Wulf secret, because Wulf belongs to another, a powerful man allied with the empress. When the man asks the empress to investigate whether Wulf is having an affair, Wulf's relationship with Alitus could be exposed. Complicating matters, the empress reveals her immortality, and requires Alitus to prove his loyalty. Her test will throw him straight into Wulf's arms, right in front of the empress and Wulf's lover. Hiding what they are to each other has taken discipline and denial. Now, it will take a miracle.

158 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

6 people are currently reading
36 people want to read

About the author

Kayelle Allen

41 books279 followers
Kayelle Allen creates MM sci-fi romance featuring mythic heroes, immortal gamers, and fierce warriors who purr. Explore the Empire and embrace your immortality. With eternity on your side, romance lives forever.

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
10 (43%)
4 stars
5 (21%)
3 stars
6 (26%)
2 stars
1 (4%)
1 star
1 (4%)
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
Profile Image for Michael.
615 reviews
June 25, 2016
DNF at 22%
1,600 reviews8 followers
April 28, 2022
This book is a little out of my usual genres with the science fiction angle, but I really enjoyed the characters, intrigue, and politicking. Secrets, attraction, betrayal, sex. I enjoyed the MCs and was drawn in wondering how it would all turn out.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
Profile Image for Annemarie.
2,186 reviews16 followers
February 25, 2022
This is Book 2 of 3 in this series. Read book 1 first for background information on characters and storyline. This is the story of Alitus and how he becomes a Chosen for the Empress and has a secret affair with Wulf. Ends oddly, so now I can't wait to read book 3.
629 reviews
Read
July 31, 2021
DNF after disappointment with #1. Again, the blurb wasn't good representation of the book. Political machinations were intriguing. Characters less fascinating.
Profile Image for Barbara.
2,645 reviews61 followers
February 28, 2015
Book 2 in the Chosen Series (a futuristic romance series) by Ms. Allen. This book has just about everything - Love, Sex, Power-plays, Secrets, etc. Alitus is a gorgeous guy that was a sex slave to a powerful female in this futuristic Empire (She saved him after a horrible attack leaving him un-trusting in the sexual arena). She frees Alitus and wants him to become her one trusted Chosen (a very high honor for a sub-servent). But to become her Chosen, Alitus's loyality must be tested. This test is to involved another Chosen. Little due to they know the two Chosens are lovers. (OH did I say that Chosens are forbidden to interact on a personal level - well they are). What is it that they say... "It's Complicated".

Can Alitus and his lover pull off the test without revealing their love for one another (risking death, seperation or banishment if they fail)? If Alitus passes the test, can he and his lover keep their lives a secret as they continue their duties as Chosen's?

The story is touching, sexy and exciting.

Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.