Sartin’s amber eyes told his mother and the rest of the Sea People he was destined to become a great protector. Finding his mate at his twenty-third Winter Meeting, Sartin is overjoyed at finally being able to assume his destined role with Sommar by his side.<br><br>However, a freak storm soon takes Sartin far away from Winter Cove, and an injury to his tail prevents him from returning. Even worse, he can no longer hear the songs of his pod and his mate in his head.<br><br>Sartin finds love and acceptance from Maru, a member of the Land People, who nurses him back to health. When Maru’s people turn against him, Sartin faces a series of battles for his survival. Can the songs of Sommar and his fellow Sea People save him?

Songs of the Sea

Sartin swam just a few strokes on the surface, gasping to fill his injured body with as much air as he could acquire. He dove deeper and led the shark away from Home Cove, away from the pod, channeling energy from prayers of thanks to the Princess. Because of the injury, he had to return to the surface sooner than normal. The shark followed. Sartin bobbed into the air, took another breath, and returned beneath the water.


A school of fish loomed in front of him. The cloud parted and made a path for Sartin as he approached them. The shark spooked the fish with its approach. The school swiftly turned away from both Sartin and the shark, defeating Sartin’s purpose of leading the shark to an alternative meal. The shark raced toward him.


With the cut to his side, Sartin couldn’t hold his breath as long as usual. Once again, he headed for the surface and as he turned, a flash of light seized his attention. Sartin slowed his speed and turned to see what had caught his eye.


Chapter 4