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

For the first time since Sartin awoke, he examined his injured fluke. Once beautiful and strong, only about half of his fin remained. Decayed, shredded tendrils of flesh floated in the seawater pool in which Sartin lay. He’d have to tear those away when he regained his strength. Sartin pulled some leaves off the plants near him and took a small bite. He spat the tiny bite out, but the pungent taste remained in his mouth.


Sartin heard the trees and bushes swish back and forth. Birds fluttered in the trees. Slowly, the land person emerged through the trees again. He walked carefully and put the creature on the end of the spearback in the orange light.


The stranger folded his legs underneath him and pulled the other spear out of the fire. He looked at Sartin, and then glanced away quickly when they made eye contact. He busied himself, as if he was tryingto avoid eye contact.


Chapter 25