Nikolai, otherwise known as Captain Strurmhond has been in love with Galia since the day he saw her. Seeing her everyday, flirting, desperate for her affections but knowing she doesn't feel the same is pure torture. Torture that Nikolai will gladly endure just to be in Galia presence. Galia loves the sea more than life itself, and the flirty comments from a handsome best friend and captain only add to the joy of life at sea. Only it is getting harder to stop her blush and she doesn't want to ruin her relationship with her best friend with her unrequited feelings. Time is running out, responsibilities can't be ignored forever, especially when new problems keep rising. -the whole grisha verse belongs to Leigh Bardugo-