Cosmic Sutra

By Jessica E. Subject

When Victoria is offered a scholarship to attend Thanh Academy for her last year of university, she jumps at the opportunity. Nothing could be more practical in her psychology studies than to travel to the other side of the universe and live amongst the life forms she strives to learn from.

Upon her arrival, she is met with hostility. Convincing the other students she is not like those from Earth who came before her takes time, but eventually she is embraced by a small group of friends, including a sexy female alien she fantasizes about on a daily basis.

Based on past experience, will Victoria keep her lust hidden deep inside to prevent losing a friend? Or will she confess her feelings to Kaye and possibly find her one true love?

Please note: This story was formerly part of the First Ladylove anthology.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jessica E. Subject
• Release date: Nov 7, 2016
• ISBN: 9781988428024

Jessica E. Subject

Jessica E. Subject is the author of science fiction romance, mostly alien romances, ranging from sweet to super hot. Sometimes she dabbles in paranormal and contemporary as well, bringing to life a wide variety of characters. In her stories, you can not only meet a sexy alien or two, but also clones and androids. You may be transported to a dystopian world where rebels are fighting to live and love, or to another planet for a romantic rendezvous. When Jessica is not reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to go to fitness class, listen to BTS, and walk her Great Pyrenees/Retriever her family adopted from the local animal shelter. Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers.

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Table of Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Thank you from Jessica

BONUS STORY – The Dungeon

Bibliography

About the Author

Chapter One

Victoria never had a problem getting to sleep. Not until now, the day before she left for portal training, to be isolated from everyone she knew. Each time she closed her eyes, they popped back open on their own and forced her to check the time. Again. Sleeping in was not an option. Yet, she wouldn’t even have the chance if she didn’t doze off. Instead, she’d likely crash when she was supposed to be listening to her instructor on how to make a successful trip through the space portal, and miss some key piece of information vital to her arriving at Thanh Academy intact.

Her com unit chimed, another distraction to keep her awake.

Yes? Who could want to talk with her in the middle of the night? It’s not as if she had many friends. Had the start time for training been pushed ahead?

Hi, Vic, it’s Nash. You still up?

She groaned. Not even her best friend was welcome at such an hour. Unfortunately, yes. What do you want?

Just to talk. Before you leave, I mean. I wanted to say good-bye.

If his voice hadn’t hitched at the end, she would have reminded him that they’d already said good-bye only a few hours before. She rolled over. Doors open.

Nash rushed inside, dressed in nothing but loose-fitting shorts, and paced at the foot of her bed. It wasn’t as if he’d had far to go. They both had small and sparsely furnished quarters, with nothing but a bed, closet, dresser, mirror, and com unit. Everything else—a lounge area, dining hall, study room, bathrooms, gym—they shared with the other students on the floor. Yet, even though they’d been the best of friends for the two years they’d attended Sangreal University, he’d never come into her room, never seen her in bed.

I’m sorry to disturb you so late, but there’s something I had to say before you left.

C’mon, Nash, we’re still going to be able to chat through the hologram program. And it’s not as if you’ll never see me again.

It’s something I have to say directly to you. He stopped pacing and sat on the side of her bed. Something I’ve been wanting to say for the entire time I’ve known you.

What is it? Did she have a funny smell? Or was he tired of her clumsiness, done with bandaging her up after she walked into a wall or placing a cold compress on her broken toes?

His cheeks flushed. I—I love you.

She sat up and hugged him, afraid they’d both be crying in a few minutes. Aww, I love you, too. You’re my best friend. We’ve been through a lot together, and I’m going to miss you so much.

No. Nash shook his head. "Not like that. I mean, I love you. As in, I want you to be my girlfriend, and hopefully, one day we’ll get married?"

All contents of Victoria’s stomach stirred. Maybe she had fallen asleep, became trapped in a crazy stress dream. Why are you telling me this now?

Because you’re leaving, and I want to make sure I still have a chance with you when you return. He stroked the side of her face, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. You’re beautiful in every way, and I want you to be mine. I want to make love to you before you leave, have that to hold onto until you come back to me.

Cupping the back of her neck, he leaned in as if about to kiss her.

She grabbed his wrist and shook her head. Nash, wait.

His eyes widened, and his face lost all color. Shit. You don’t feel the same way. I should have known. He stood and dug his toe into the floor. I’m sorry.

Don’t be. Reaching for his hand, she ran the tips of her fingers along his. I’m flattered. It’s just.... There’s something about me I’ve never told you.

He turned to face her, his brows furrowed. What? You’ve been having a secret fling?

No. Victoria chuckled. Like that would ever happen. You know I’ve been concentrating hard on my school work and haven’t had time for that type of relationship.

He grimaced. That’s why I’ve never said anything about it before.

Well.... Even after the worldwide acceptance of people like her, she still found it hard to tell anyone. I’m a lesbian. I’m attracted to women, not men.

But you’ve never been with anyone. You told me that. How do you know? He joined her on the bed again, brushing his palm across her shoulder. Maybe I can change your mind. I can show you how good it can be.

She smiled and shook her head. Didn’t work like that. You can’t change my mind, Nash. It’s the way I am, not a decision I suddenly made.

Slapping his hands on his lap, he sighed. So, I have no chance at all. I’m going to have to give you up to a woman?

You don’t have to give me up. She kneeled behind him and hugged him from the back. You’ll always be my friend. You can’t get rid of me that easily.

He leaned against her. I guess I should have known. That’s probably why we’ve been friends for so long without any weird sexual tension between us.

Shoving him forward, she laughed. Not until now. You just ruined it.

In a heartbeat, he pulled her down onto the bed and lay behind her, his arm wrapped around her. Can I at least spend these last few moments with you?

She spun to face him and kissed his forehead. If only she could take him with her, have someone familiar to talk to on the other side of the universe. I’m going to miss you, too. A year, maybe longer, in space would be lonely without any friends. But Nash would be a communicator beep away, her refuge when homesickness threatened to swallow her up.

Surrounded by his warmth, she finally fell asleep.

***

The multi-colored mass swirled in front of Victoria, churning and spinning, ready to