Enigma - Lindsay Buroker

Enigma is the second book in the Encrypted Series. This is a short story at best, but worth the read.

While Tikaya and Rias are trying to get home after the adventures in Encrypted, they get passage on a ship with a puzzle of its own. The captain has a stolen magical flute that the original owners want bad enough to send three warships to retrieve. Tikaya's skills with language and Rias' experience with other countries help save the day, but barely. Very highly recommended.