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 was here first, let me present my gifts first—”


“No, I am a warrior, I need protection for when we attack the—”


“I am a widow, let me go first, so that Kamohoali’i will protect the village—”


The crowd fell silent, then dropped to their knees when they saw that Sartin had emerged from his hut.


Kekoa rose, presented a red spear on the ground where Sartin sat, and knelt down again. “We are lining up to present our tributes, Kamohoali’i.”


“I don’t understand your offerings or your battles. This seems silly to me.”


“If we present you the offerings to Ku, maybe you can intercede for us and bring victory?” The widow spoke up and presented a red platter. Made from a single piece of wood, the oiled plate shone in the afternoon sun. The widow looked up and beamed when she saw Sartin examining her gift so closely.


Chapter 60