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

Eating took Sartin’s mind off his smarting tail. After Maru was done, he disappeared into the jungle and reappeared with fresh water from the sea. He drained the stale water from the makeshift pool and refilled it with new salt water. Once again, Sartin leaned his head back while Maru poured the salt water over him. The cold water soothed him. When they were done with the bath, Sartin figured out how to ask for the leaves.


“Need leaves near water,” Sartin said slowly. His throat ached from using it so much.


“You need leaves from near the water?” Maru was the one who did the parroting this time.


Chapter 29