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

Maru’s eyes sparkled as he looked down at Sartin. “I thought you had swum away.”


Sartin broke the gaze. “I will stay until my bearings come back. I need to return to my people. I need to see if my mother is still alive.” Although he doubted neither his mother nor Sommar were still alive, he needed to find out for sure.


Sartin returned a weak smile. “After the shark attack, I’m afraid of what would happen if I went out on the open ocean by myself.”


Sartin suspected the songs he had grown up with and his ability to locate Winter Beach were connected. If that were true, might Sommar still be alive?


Maru’s arms grew limp and he fell into Sartin. The water slapped between their chests as they bumped together. Sartin treaded water as he held Maru. They bobbed along the surface, staring into each other’s eyes.


“Should we eat some fruit then go search for some fish?” Maru had broken the moment.


“Sure.” Maybe the desire Sartin saw in his eyes was all in his damaged head.


Chapter 43