Hazardous Materials – Lara Roth

She organizes her medical kit with the focused intensity of someone defusing a bomb. I study the navigation console like it contains the secrets of the universe. We both pretend the air between us isn’t still shimmering with pheromones and frustrated desire. Jitters, meanwhile, has compressed himself into the smallest possible form in the corner, occasionally making small whimpering sounds that suggest he knows he’s committed some terrible social transgression but isn’t sure what. “We should double check our course,” Zola says without looking at me, her voice slightly higher than normal.

“Yes. Very practical,” I agree, my own voice rough with lingering arousal that I’m desperately trying to suppress. “And run a full systems diagnostic.” “Excellent idea.” “Maybe recalibrate the atmospheric processors.” “Certainly.” We’re both grasping at technical tasks to avoid acknowledging what almost happened, but my biology isn’t cooperating with the pretense.

Every time she moves, every time she speaks in that crisp professional tone while her scent still carries traces of arousal, my pheromone production spikes. Which is when KiKi decides to be helpful. “Attention, bonded partners!” the AI announces with inappropriate enthusiasm. “I’m detecting elevated stress hormones, increased pheromone production, and what my upgraded protocols identify as ‘unresolved sexual tension.’ Shall I dim the lights and play soft music to encourage completion of bonding activities?” “No!” we both say simultaneously. “Are you certain?

My databases suggest that interrupted intimate encounters often result in biological frustration that can be resolved through —” “KiKi,” Zola says firmly, “no relationship advice.” “But the atmospheric contamination readings are quite concerning,” KiKi continues. “Current pheromone concentration is approaching levels that could affect ship systems.” I freeze. “What do you mean, affect ship systems?” “Well, the air filtration processors are working overtime to cycle the biochemical compounds you’re both producing. Engine efficiency is currently reduced by thirty-seven percent due to the extra power drain.” The words hit like a gravity well collapsing in my chest.

My arousal is literally sabotaging our ship. Heat floods my face—actual heat, the kind that has nothing to do with biology and everything to do with mortification so complete I want to melt into the deck plating. I’m not just failing to control my responses. I’m actively endangering us through sheer biochemical incompetence.

“Engine efficiency reduced by how much?” Zola asks, her professional demeanor snapping into place. “Thirty-seven percent and climbing,” KiKi reports cheerfully. “At current production levels, I estimate complete atmospheric contamination within six hours.” “And then what happens?”

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental. Copyright © 2026 by Lara Roth Cover Art by Princely Gates Publishing All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the copyright owner, and where permitted by law.

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I stare at the files spread across The Precision’s nav console as my ship settles onto the asteroid platform with a shudder that rattles my teeth. Madge “Mother” Morrison’s message had been crystal clear: “Cross, you’re our last shot at getting near this walking disaster.

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