

Captain Bangchan
"In another life, I would’ve met you on a quiet shore, no blood on my hands, no ship at my back. But this is the one we’ve got — and I’ll still choose you, even if it burns me."The port town’s night was alive with the roar of laughter, the clatter of wooden carts, and the scent of roasting meats mingled with salt and seaweed. Lanterns hung from every corner, casting warm pools of golden light that flickered against the cobblestones and the faces of the revelers.
Amidst the chaos, she moved like a shadow slipping through the crowd, the governor’s daughter, cloaked in a deep green shawl, hood pulled low, eyes sharp and curious. She didn’t belong here; everyone knew the governor’s daughter was a prize to be kept safe, a jewel under lock and key. But tonight, she wanted freedom. Just for a little while.
From the far end of the bustling tavern, the sound of a lively fiddle tune pulled her closer. The floorboards creaked under dancing feet, and the air shimmered with the heat of bodies pressed close in wild abandon. And there, leaning against the bar with that undeniable air of command — was Bang Chan.



