On Stolen Tides

Lydia’s life was mapped out long before she had a say in the matter. As the daughter of a decorated admiral desperate to stay ahead of the encroaching Great Rexone empire, she is merely a pawn in a political game, destined for an arranged marriage that secures her father’s power. But Lydia possesses a rebellion in her soul that no admiral can command. Refusing to be traded like cargo, she escapes—only to land in the unlikely custody of The Night Spirits, a band of pirates as infamous as they are ruthless. A desperate bargain grants her safe passage, but the sea has a way of complicating one's plans. As she navigates the volatile tides, she finds herself anchored by Laufitu, the crew’s indomitable second-in-command. Amidst daring raids on her father’s allies and the thrill of life beyond the empire's reach, a fierce, unexpected love begins to bloom between the two women. Yet, the horizon holds more than just romance. When tragedy forces a reckoning, Lydia learns the dark, hidden truth behind The Night Spirits’ piracy. Suddenly, she must choose: preserve the comfortable lies of her birthright or fight for a future forged in the fires of liberation.