As the pirates lay incapacitated, Nathan allowed himself a moment to catch his breath. The trap had worked flawlessly, but the victory was fleeting. He knew more pirates were still out there, and they wouldn’t be as easy to subdue.
Under the harsh fluorescent lights of the crew’s mess hall, Nathan quickly convened a huddle. With urgency in his voice, he outlined their next move. The security personnels’ eyes locked on him, understanding the gravity of their situation.