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

“I felt something when you turned around and faced me.”


“Oh.” Sartin looked away and felt the cool water become warm around him. “Sorry about that.”


Maru’s face stiffened, not angry, not amused, but maintaining his confused look. “Where is it?”


The water boiled around Sartin. “Most of the time, it shrinks inside my body. But when I get…excited…it…stiffens and comes out.”


Even in the afternoon sun, Sartin could see Maru’s face turn red. His stiff face transformed into a grin. “Should we swim?”


Sartin darted away. Even injured, he swam swifter and faster than the land person. When he realized Maru lagged behind, Sartin turned around and swam back to meet him again.


“Hang on.” Sartin placed Maru’s arms around his body and took off swimming. Maru grunted with excitement.


Chapter 38