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 didn’t want Sommar to feel censored around the pod. Sommar had every right to ask or bring up any subject. It was part of the rituals that led to the Coupling Ceremony. Because of the love that grew inside Sartin, he wanted to protect Sommar from any retribution.


Sartin barely heard the distinct language amongst the clicks and whistles of the dolphins.


“Why did you leave without me this morning?” Sommar asked.


Sartin bobbed in the current. Until yesterday, he didn’t have anyone to go swimming with in the early morning. “I…I didn’t mean anything by it. It’s just the first thing I do in the morning.”


“Let’s swim!” Sartin said with a big grin.


Sommar smiled and jumped after him. They swam in the surf with the dolphins, jumping in and out of the waves. After a while, they rested on one of the watch crags.


“Something’s different with you today,” Sommar said.


Sartin smiled, trying to mask his worry. “It’s nothing, I’ll be fine.”


Chapter 21