The storm hit without warning. One moment, the sea was calm; the next, the sky was dark, and the waves were crashing like beasts from the depths.
Evan had never experienced such fear. The ship groaned, its wooden planks straining under the pressure of the wind. Leo, always quick to act, worked alongside the crew to secure the sails.
It was in that moment, fighting against the storm together, that Evan understood what Silas had meant about trust. Each man and woman on deck relied on the others, and it was only through their combined efforts that the ship didn't capsize.
Leo, surprisingly, was the one who stayed closest to Evan, offering guidance during the chaos. Despite the overwhelming odds, Evan felt a strange sense of relief. They were in this together.