This story is for Stellaru…thank you for your suggestion…I modified it a bit but I hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 1

It was the perfect day at sea. The waters were calm and the sun shone brightly. Sophie lay stretched out on the deck a bright yellow sun hat shading her as she read her book. Every now and then she would look up at Nate who stood at the wheel of the boat enjoying the morning breeze as he steered it towards their next destination. They had been at sea now for a week and were headed for their next port of call. When it had been decided that they needed some downtime after their last job, which had not gone as smoothly as it should have, Nate had suggested this sailing trip. Sophie had protested saying that a trip to Paris or Prague or anywhere other than on a sail boat was more preferable. She had eventually capitulated though, and now seven days into the trip, she did not regret it. Actually she was quite pleased she had agreed. Not only were they visiting the beautiful cities along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, with lots of shopping and romantic dinners, she also had Nate all to herself. It was perfect, no interruptions, no distractions, just the two of them alone with each other. Besides which she thought ruefully to herself, she would go with him to the ends of the earth if that was what he wanted. She looked up again straight into his blue eyes and melted at the adoration she saw in them and blushed slightly at the blatant lust there too.

"Shouldn't you be concentrating on are you are going?" She asked him slyly.

"I am…" He smiled at her and after securing the rudder made his way over to her. "You know you really are a beautiful woman." He said huskily as he leaned in and kissed her gently.

"Why Mr. Ford…flattery will get you everywhere." Pulling him down to her and kissing him passionately.

"So…aren't you happy you decided to come with me?" He asked playfully moving a stray strand of hair behind her ear and kissing her gently again.

"Actually yes…Surprising I know." She said seeing the smirk on his face at her words. "You were right, it is peaceful out here. Besides…I have you all to myself…" She said smiling as she kissed him again.

"Mmm…and what are you going to do with me Ms. Devereaux…?" He whispered kissing her gently on her forehead and then her nose and then finally her lips again.

"Oh…I guess I will think of something…" Sophie said seductively as she pushed him back onto the deck and leaned over him.

Nate smiled into her kiss and pulled her close. Running his hand up her back and then through her hair. Sophie leaned into him as he reached for the clip of her bikini top.

"Wait Nate…who is that…?" She asked seeing a motor boat headed towards them at some speed.

Nate sat up and looked out to see what Sophie was talking about. There was actually more than one boat headed towards them and Nate got a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach. As the boats drew closer he knew there was something definitely wrong. There were about five people on each of the speeding boats and they were definitely headed directly for them.

"Sophie get below. Get dressed and get on the radio. Make it look natural, like we haven't really noticed them."

"Nate, what is it…what's wrong." Sophie said suddenly frightened by the tone of his voice.

"I don't know Sophie, but I don't think it is good. Whatever happens just don't resist them." Nate said his eyes had not left the approaching vessels and now could see that all of the people on board were armed with rifles. "Just get on the radio and tell them that we have company…I think it's pirates. Make sure you give them a location ok…then come up as if you did not know what was happening. I will try to buy you some time…" Nate said keeping his voice calm.

"Nate…"

"Please Sophie just do it…go now." He said turning to her and kissing her softly. He knew that the approaching people had eyes on them and needed them to believe that they were not alarmed by their presence.

"Nate…just be here when I come back up ok…" She whispered to him afraid that when she returned to the deck after doing what he had told her too she would find him dead.

"Just go now Sophie…Please." He replied squeezing her hand then watching her go down into the cabin. He turned to face the oncoming boats and took a deep breath. So much for a peaceful vacation he thought.

Well that's the start of my new story. I hope you are all going to enjoy it. Please let me know what you think of the premise. I love receiving reviews…they inspire me to continue with the story. Please leave me your thoughts and comments and anything else you want to let me know.