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

The room turned black and Sartin fell into another dark, dreamless sleep.


Sartin opened his eyes but couldn’t make out anything in the dark. His eyes adjusted, slowly, to the candle lit room. The stiff wooden boards of the platform chaffed his stomach and chest this time, not his backside. His arms were stretched out on either side of him the chains pulled tight. Although he couldn’t move his arms, the chains that spread them from his body were heavier than the ones used before. Another cuff and chain, stronger than before, pulled his tail taught as well. Pain radiated from his left side.


Sartin’s mouth was so dry, he couldn’t form any words. He turned his head to the side to see Tobydallum sitting in the room.


Chapter 77