To Matt, "making love" has always been a particularly sadistic phrase. He's only known sex to be something that can be taken or sold. Even in Matt's darkest years, though, Christmas was the one time he didn't have to sell his body. Now, his new life with a man like Kevin in his bed is full of happiness and pleasure. Sex is fascinating and his body is learning how good it can feel in this shiny newfangled world.

Ever since Matt met Kevin, his life has been a Faerie story. As the Fae King, the amazing life he now has with his Fae Prince should be perfect. But Matt can't forget that without Kevin, everything he has—from the safe place he lives to his brother's future—could be taken away instantly. The Fae court is a world full of scheming manipulators, and Matt's first holiday with Kevin that should be safe and warm is at risk, no matter what Kevin promises.

But the Fae world isn't all full of princes and happy ever afters. Even Kevin has superiors who can use the Fae New Year celebrations for their own means. Matt would give anything he has to keep Kevin and his family safe when a higher-ranking prince could take everything Matt has—even Matt's crown and all hope of future happiness.

Content notes: This work contains discussion of past child sexual abuse and coerced sex, attempted assault, sex within a relationship negotiated with consent, and a happy/hopeful ending.