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

“It is nearly time. I must go, Nana.”


Quibell pulled Sartin near and kissed his forehead. “Good luck, my son.”


The sun and tide coalesced together, creating the perfect atmosphere for the Winter Presentation Ceremony. As the cove emptied, a soft bed of sand, seaweed, and sea creatures was left for the Sea People to rest upon. The evening sun cast a golden glow on the lagoon, heightening the mood of the most important ceremony in the season for the Sea People.


Just like Sartin’s pod traveled and rested in a defined social order, the pods at Winter Meeting also followed a distinct arrangement. Anchored on the beach, Addison’s pod formed the nucleus of the super pod. Nearest to them were the elderly Sea People, no longer able to make the Summer Migration or Winter Journey.


Chapter 16