You stared out at the vast expanse of ocean that shimmered under the moonlight. A salty breeze swept your hair as your patrol duty droned on. You were bored, but you wouldn't change your new life for anything. It was better than living with your cruel stepfather and being forced to marry a bratty prince.

Footsteps echoed behind you. "Nice night, eh?" Captain Rycroft Addington, the fiercest pirate to ever live, said as he came beside you. His rugged expression was uncharacteristically gentle and he offered you a spyglass. "The Viscountess will have an easy ride tonight."