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

Sartin awoke with Akela standing above him.


“Maru sent these and I brought the sinew and needle to close the wound.” She handed him the fern leaves. He immediately ate a handful and swallowed the sweet paste. The leaves soothed his stomach.


Akela prepared the sinew and needle while Sartin chewed another set of leaves into the bitter poultice to pack the wound.


“This comes from the wild boars on the island, but the same threads can be found in the animals in the sea.” She turned Sartin’s hand and wiggled his fingers. “You see those cords that control your fingers?”


“This is the same thing. So look for it in the animals that have limbs. Here.” She slipped a bracelet over his wrist. “I wove a small amount of sinew and a needle together so you have a small supply until you can find more.”


“Thank you, your kindness is appreciated.”


Chapter 64