He knew that the vessel was far out in the Arabian Sea, at least three hours away from the nearest coast. Steadying himself for what lay ahead, he got ready for his next move. Nathan knew that confronting the pirates with weapons can lead to unnecessary bloodshed.
He considered the stakes—the crew might get injured, or worse, the passengers could panic, revealing their hiding spots and giving the pirates a deadly advantage. Yet, doing nothing wasn’t an option. Nathan understood that the pirates, frustrated by the ship’s eerie silence, would soon turn violent.