"Love conquers all." But in this story, could there be a force much more powerful than love? Love brings suffering to one's life. Whereas friendship, brings love to one's life. But sometimes, love is the reason why friendships are destroyed. Confusing. Right? Here's a pop quiz: If you were to choose between life itself and the love of your life, what/who will you pick? A short story about 2 friends that will put their friendship to the test.

What happens when Dex, Fitz, and Keefe all get Sophie as their number one? Who will Sophie choose? This is set right before Sophie goes to the Elite Levels. And doesn't include the ending of Neverseen and other betrayals.

"How dare you bring me aboard this ship without so much as telling me what you are?" She yelled. Kincade let out a smug grin, one that infuriated Astryd even more. She took a few more steps toward him so that they were mere feet apart. He looked down at a doubloon he was holding and slowly turned it over in his hands as he spoke. "I saw a troubled woman in a sailor's pub, obviously hiding from the royal guards. Surely you must have gotten yourself into a sticky situation. And you don't expect me to assume what you are?" Astryd fumbled for words. What was he getting at? He lifted his head to look her in the eyes. "You're a thief and now a sailor. You know what that makes you, sweetheart?" "I am not a..." she shouted, but she stumbled at the last word. She pointed her finger in Kincade's face and whispered, "pirate." -------------------------------------------- I would like to acknowledge Thompson Editing Services, who is responsible for being my editor and proofreader for this book as well as an amazing writing mentor. I own the story as well as all of the characters inside it. This book is copyrighted to me. I own the book cover art (illustrated by myself) but I do not own any of the images featured throughout the story. Highest rankings: #1 in Sailor, #1 in Sailing, and #10 in Pirate This is the first draft. This story is currently in the process of being edited.