Nathan’s heart pounded in his chest, but he forced his expression to remain casual as he leaned against the railing. The two pirates, emboldened by the seeming ease of their assault, spotted him and started making their way over, their weapons hanging at their sides.
They were grinning, confident in their control over the ship and the helplessness of its passengers. As they closed in, Nathan could see the greed in their eyes. When the pirates were just a few steps away, the security team, hidden and waiting, sprang into action.