Hung with Care

Their DNA says forever. He says not a chance. Merry Christmas, Earthling.

Andrea Watts, aspiring teacher, loves all things Christmas. But when she falls asleep in her car in a winter storm, only the timely arrival of a hairy alien saves her from certain death.

Quaythars Felixiuh, species geneticist, has been ordered to retrieve his mate. The entire Uhraervi race is counting on their success. But when he lands on Earth, he is shocked by Andrea’s poor judgment. He can save her life, but he will not be keeping her. Even if it costs him his future.

Originally published in the Passionate Ink Holiday Shorts anthology.