Zalanthea's a runaway slave, but not by choice. While emptying chamber pots she’s attacked by a Union Soldier, and in the process of defending herself she kills him accidentally. She knows unless she flees she’ll be dead by morning; so she steals the town drunk’s clothes to disguise herself as a boy. Thinking her a lad First Mate Wooldridge offers her a job onboard ship. Zayla's surprised when Wooldridge delivers her to the captain, and she realizes just why he’s been dubbed the name Stone.The piercing gray eyes say all he doesn’t....