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

“There’s a mid-day meal!” Sartin exclaimed. Satisfaction and pride filled his body. Today he would contribute to his own healing and survival.


With wide eyes, Maru crab-walked away from the catch as Sartin threw it near the beach. He stared at the spear with the fish, his eyes full of fright and wonder at the same time. Their movements slowed to flopping as the life left them.


Sartin looked concerned. “I Sartin of the Pod Belzer. I say that already.”


Maru retreated to the edge of the jungle. He stood and raced into the rain forest.


Sartin scooted to the waist-deep water. He grabbed one of the fish off the spear and took a bite. The energy from the fish filled his stomach and descended into his tail.


Chapter 32