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 opened his eyes. “Thank you, I fine. Many worries.”


Maru scooted closer and put his arm around Sartin. They sat there in silence, watching the fire.


The next morning, Sartin woke to find his head cradled against Maru’s shoulder. The high tide had filled the pool with fresh seawater. Sartin longed to swim. Water splashed up over the lip of the pool as he gingerly untucked himself from Maru’s arm. Maru stirred, rolled over in the opposite direction, and then went back to sleep.


Sartin pulled himself through the trough to the open water. His fluke stung with movement, but it was stronger than the day before. The seawater and use of the injured fin would help it heal.


Chapter 36