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

“What’s going on?” Sartin asked, put on the defensive with Wickizer’s appearance.


“Nothing, just bored on my own watch. I thought I’d come see what the young lovers were up to.” Wickizer flicked their necklaces up into their faces while he panted heavily, trying to catch his breath.


“Well let’s go to the rock and let you rest, old man,” Sartin said.


They swam to the crag designated for the watch area. Wickizer climbed as far out of the water as he could. He bent his tail up to his chest and held it in place with his arms.


“What’s wrong?” Sartin asked. He sat on the rocks, leaving most of his tail in the water.


“I just need to catch my breath,” Wickizer said. When he did, he asked, “Are you nervous about tonight?”


“No,” Sommar answered, an edge to his voice. Sommar’s tone indicated he didn’t appreciate Wickizer either. If Belzer asked them to live with her pod, they’d have to get along until…


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