Chapter 17
Sartin told Maru a shortened version of Kirklin’s Sacrifice.
“So there are more of you?” Maru asked.
Sartin smiled. “Yes, many.”
Maru stared into the fire, his eyes full of wonder.
“Are they all as handsome as you?”
Sartin’s body warmed at the comment. As much as he loved Sommar, he couldn’t deny the attraction he had for Maru. Sommar’s song was gone from his head. He knew that had to mean that the storm or the shark or both had gotten to him. Grief touched Sartin for a moment.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you sad,” Maru said. His brows knit together as he concentrated on poking at the fire.
“I didn’t realize it was so obvious.”
“Do you have a wife?”
“Wife?”
“A partner or mate,” Maru clarified.
“Just met Sommar and then…”
“I’m sure she misses you.”
“He…I don’t
