Chapter 20: What Sea Lords DoAline glared at Loyce. The torches and lanterns lit up the deck. She saw the glint of light reflect off the arrow tips, ten in all, pointed at her in a rough circle. Her hands were bound, but her eyes burned as she stared at Loyce. He returned the stare directly and did not look away from her deep blue eyes.
He shouted to the man near the edge, “Are they secure?” He stared at Aline. She stared back.
“We're hauling them up now. They look like wet dogs.”
The crew laughed. A wet and coughing mother and son came onboard, and dropped to the deck, sputtering.
“Bring them here. Jon, get some blankets. So, little girl, you want to tell me how you came on board my ship and killed two of my crew before we stopped you?”
“You hit my friend,” said Aline.
“I see. I hit
