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

While Maru was gone, Sartin ventured into the bay again. He found a school of fish near the shore. He fashioned a net from the vines and branches he could reach from his place and captured a few of them for their evening meal. He secured the fish in the pool until Maru returned. He would certainly be tired when he returned. Serenity filled Sartin’s body, having contributed substantially to the evening meal.


As the day wore on, Sartin longed for Maru to return. After the sun reached its midday zenith, Sartin watched it closely. Many times, Sartin would check then check again, but it seemed the sun hadn’t moved at all.


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