Into the Wilderness: Blood of the Lamb (Book Two) (2013)
“Maryam's stomach tied itself in anxious knots as a hulking black ship half the size of Star of the Sea slowly materialised from the darkness. Lights glowed from its control room, overshadowed by the searchlight as it made its way through the swell towards them. Maryam slipped her hand into Ruth's, and was momentarily comforted by her warm, familiar touch.
A disembodied voice barked out above the throbbing din. “Raise your hands above your heads.”
They did as they were told, though Ruth held fast to her Holy Book and Maryam was only able to lift her one uninjured arm. Her initial relief at hearing English spoken was dissipated by the threatening tone of the command, and she felt exposed and vulnerable as the ship edged close enough for them to see the shadowy swarm of crew on its deck.
“Prepare to be boarded. Do not move.” The man spoke curtly, his vowels flat and ugly to her ears.
“What are they doing?”
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