Alitus - Tales of the Chosen, #2

As a Better, an enhanced human, Alitus is forbidden the comfort of touch-his pheromones are addictive. But how long can he deny his heart?Ordered by the Empress to find out if the lover of a friend is having an affair, Alitus investigates. As Minister of Imperial Intelligence, Alitus has access to every camera and remote in the empire. Which is a problem, because Wulf's affair is with Alitus. Isolated and under scrutiny, he keeps his affair with Wulf secret. Complicating matters, the empress reveals her immortality, and requires Alitus to prove his loyalty.
Her test throws him straight into Wulf's arms, right in front of the empress and Wulf's lover. Hiding what he and Wulf are to each other has taken discipline and denial. Now, it will take a miracle... Warning: Not for readers of "clean and sweet" romance. Possible Triggers: cheating