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 wiggled in an attempt to break the embrace. “Let’s not. It’s not what either of us wants.”


Thornton didn’t move to let go of Sartin, but kept their bodies afloat above the surface. Sartin stopped his attempt to escape Thornton’s escape.


“Are you really going to be like this? It’s the perfect night.” Thornton complained. “The next DarkNight we’ll be at Winter Beach, and we’ll have to go our separate ways.” Thornton continued to bathe Sartin’s neck with soft kisses. Thornton’s strong arms hugged Sartin tighter.


“Unless you mean to take me as your mate, we are not going to do this.” Sartin pushed himself out of Thornton’s embrace with a gentle shove.


“It’s not as simple as you make it out to be,” Thornton said. His tone wasn’t bitter, just matter of fact. He slowed the swish of his tail now that he only had to tread for one.


“I care for you deeply, it’s just that—”


“You couldn’t stand it if they found out you were the passive partner.”


Chapter 13