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Astrophysics professor Chandra Russell never enrolled to be abducted by an alien.
Chandra Russell, premier astrophysics professor, has evidence spaceships are visiting Earth but everyone in her department thinks she's crazy. When she's abducted by an actual alien, Praduchs Felixiuh, she's not sure if she should celebrate or panic.
After receiving Chandra's approved enrollment form, Praduchs changes course to rescue her from a dying planet, even though his time would be better spent continuing his explorations instead of wooing a mate he doesn't want. No matter how fascinating she is. Still, he must convince her to stay or he'll face severe punishment from the Uhraervi council.
The forces of the universe are pushing Chandra and Praduchs together, but their missions and futures are worlds apart. Aren't they?
Originally published in the Passionate Ink Falling Hard anthology.