Mating Urge — Michelle Howard

**This book was previously published in the Love Without Boundaries anthology. If you purchased that book please do not purchase this novella as the story has remained the same. Mating Urge also introduces the Jutak warriors from Torkel's Chosen.**

Desperate to escape her stepfather and false criminal charges, Elliana Cage needed a way out fast. It made perfect sense to sneak onboard the first ship departing her home world. When her path crosses with a handsome stranger, she's in for the surprise of her life.

Aran T'Kar didn't expect to discover a beautiful woman hiding out on the Zanian IX. Protocol dictates immediate detainment, but Aran can't resist the urge to take one forbidden taste.