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

“Now we eat!” Belzer said above the hubbub.


“And please, come wish the new couple well,” Jarnyo added.


A small group of well-wishers made their way to the front of the cove and wished Sartin and Sommar and their mothers well. They congratulated Jarnyo and Belzer at the combining of their two pods as well.


The men and Alewars once again offered an excellent banquet for the Sea People. Sartin and Sommar took quick bites when they could, between greeting guests or leaning over to give one another a peck on the lips or cheek.


Sartin reveled in the bliss that filled his body. He had dreamed of this day since he was ten or eleven. Here he stood, Coupled with Sommar, celebrating with the entire population. Most of the people ate, while others trickled forward to greet the party. Soon all the food disappeared and everyone’s wishes had been spent on the new couple.


“Shall we go?” Sartin asked after the final party had been greeted.


Chapter 88