Blind Date With An Alien by Holly Hanzo

Kidnapped… or rescued?

Kidnapped during the invasion of Earth and forced into dancing in a tavern on a space station for aliens by her new owner, Meadow is tired of her long days and losing hope.
Zaith, a struggling artist, is making a delivery when he sees her and instinct kicks in, leading him to ‘rescue’ her by yanking her off her dais and bringing her to his planet.
He claims she’s his mate but leaves her with his mother. His mother convinces Meadow to give Zaith a chance before she’s sent to a sanctuary planet for rescued humans.
He has three dates to prove himself.
Three dates to win her over.
Three dates to make her his.
Is he her fate, or is he just another kidnapper?

The original story was first published in the Supra Velum Anthology. It has since been expanded.