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

“We watch the Princess retire and Samsel take his place?”


They made their way back to the beach. The Princess turned the sky pink and purple and all the colors in between as she sank beneath the horizon for the night. At his full strength, Samsel took his place low in the sky.


“So you can’t breathe underwater?” Maru asked once they sat on dry land. He supported himself next to Sartin, leaning back on his arms, their hands close, but not touching.


Sartin shook his head. “We surface, like the dolphins and the whales.”


“How long can you hold your breath?”


“The same as any other animal that lives in the ocean and breathes air. Now my turn.”


Even in the twilight, Maru’s cheeks glowed with embarrassment. “Go ahead.”


“Dead? No, I saved you.” It was Maru’s turn to chuckle. “Why do you ask such a question?”


“I can’t hear any songs in my head.”


“Songs? In your head?” Maru repeated.


Chapter 40