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

Once the wound was packed, Akela handed Sartin the thread and needle. The fern leaves helped stop the bleeding while Sartin stitched the wound closed. The chief continued to writhe in pain while Sartin darned the hole in his body. When he was done, Sartin washed the chief’s torso with clean water.


Pika’s breathing slowed and became less labored. Soon, his body relaxed in sleep after the ordeal. Wikolia broke free from her crowd and returned to her husband’s side. Sartin nodded when his gaze met Maru’s. She took her son’s place, resting her mate’s head in her lap.


“Will he live, Kamohoali’i?” someone asked from the crowd.


“That is in the Princess’s hands now. I’ve done all I can. We should move the chief inside and let himrest.”


The men lifted Maru’s father off the ground and into his hut. When Kekoa came out of the hut, he said, “We must continue our preparations while Chief Pika heals.” The crowd dispersed at his command.


Chapter 62