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

“Let us prepare to guard the village!”


The tribe shouted after the chief yelled the call to arms. Sartin sat outside his hut with Maru. It was arare but public opportunity to spend time together.


“What are they doing?” Sartin asked.


“Everyone has a job to do in this time of war.” Maru pointed to the four warriors. “They will lead thedefense. They construct spears from the branches that the adolescent boys gather for them.”


Maru pointed toward a group of young women. “The girls watch the children while the wives and mothers prepare plenty of food to keep the warriors healthy.”


“The elders confer with each other, advise the warriors, and direct the preparations. If the Kalama make it to the village, it is up to them to defend it.”


Sartin stared in awe. Getting along with his aunt, Belzer, challenged him at times, but he could not fathom waging war against the pod if he had become Alewar with Sommar.


Chapter 59