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.