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 wanted to kiss Thornton for saving him, but the first shark was still chasing the children. They had to catch up to it. In the meantime, Wickizer swam ahead with the two females under each arm while Beltram held onto Wickizer’s long hair and back. The extra weight slowed him, though, and the predatorwas closing in.


Thornton threw his spear to Sartin when the latter was within striking distance. Thornton’s spear wasn’t as heavy as Sartin’s. He’d have to throw it harder than his own to match the impact. He estimated the distance and the slope again, and asked Thornton to stand on lookout this time. Thornton gave the all clear signal, and then Sartin launched the inferior spear.


Chapter 11