An alien artifact. Archaeologist Eliya Cafeal has spent her life in pursuit of this find - and nothing is going to get in her way. Certainly not a rogue and a scoundrel, even if he makes her blood catch fire. Captain Ruvon Taxal likes his life. Few close friends, a spot of petty smuggling or charter trips as needed. No restrictions, and nothing to tie him down. And if his newest passenger, a feisty archaeologist with storm grey eyes, has gotten under his skin, well, he'll learn to live without her when she leaves. But everything is changed when Eliya is Stolen. This is a stand alone, complete steamy short story of science fiction romance with a happy ending. ~ This is a stand alone 33 page COMPLETE SHORT STORY in the Empire's Fringe Universe. Read in any order, and all parts are FREE on Kindle Unlimited! ~ Cassie's Captain http://bit.ly/cassiesc Jewel of Empire http://amzn.to/1J9HyI7 Stolen http://amzn.to/1UROmWS